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Directions and Parking

The Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K will start and finish at the beautiful Park at Lakeshore East, located at 400 E. South Water, Chicago, IL 60601. Driving directions and maps are provided below.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Only limited race-day parking will be available at the Aqua Building Garage (225 N Columbus) at a fee of $20. This parking ticket will be valid for any 6 hour increment between 4AM and 2PM.

 

PUBLIC TRANSIT
Participants and spectators may also use Chicago’s Public Transit for transportation to and from the event.
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA):
888.YOUR.CTA or www.TransitChicago.com
Metra Train Service:
312.322.6777 or www.MetraRail.com
Regional Transit Authority (RTA):
312.913.3200 or www.RTACchicago.com

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Packet Pick Up Driving Directions - To Aqua Building

Please keep in mind that parking at Aqua will be very limited during high traffic Packet Pick Up times. Consider taking public transportation when possible.


Driving from the North via Lake Shore Drive
  • From Lake Shore Drive heading south, exit at the Grand Avenue ramp toward Illinois Street / Wacker Drive / Navy Pier. Stay to the left while on the ramp and drive straight (south) crossing Grand Avenue on Lower Lake Shore Drive.
  • Continue south on Lower Lake Shore Drive past Illinois Street. As you cross the bridge over the river on Lower Lake Shore Drive merge into the right hand lane. This lane will curve to the west. Turn onto the lower level of Wacker Drive (west). Proceed up the ramp on the right to Upper Wacker Drive.
  • Continue west on Upper Wacker Drive to the first stoplight, Columbus Drive. Turn left (south) onto Columbus Drive, proceed two blocks to 225 N. Columbus. Turn left (east) onto driveway adjacent to CVS Pharmacy. Follow signs to park on the plaza. Please do NOT turn into the Aqua garage as this will incur parking fees. Free packet pickup parking is only available on outdoor plaza.
  • Park car with flashers on.
  • Follow "PACKET PICK-UP" signs to the Aqua elevator vestibule.



Driving from the North via I-90/94
  • Heading southbound on I90/94 exit at the East Washington Blvd., exit #51c. Turn left (east) onto West Washington Blvd. Washington BLVD becomes Washington STREET.
  • Travel on Washington Street to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (north) onto Michigan Avenue. Continue on Michigan Ave. to Randolph St. Turn right (east) on Randolph Street.
  • Continue east on Randolph Street, (remain on the upper level of Randolph by keeping to the right side; do not drive down the center ramp). Proceed on Randolph Street to Columbus Drive. Turn left (north) onto Columbus Drive, proceed 1 block to 225 N. Columbus. Turn right (east) onto the driveway adjacent to CVS Pharmacy. Follow signs to park on the plaza. Please do NOT turn into the Aqua garage as this will incur parking fees. Free packet pickup parking is only available on the outdoor plaza.
  • Park car with flashers on.
  • Follow "PACKET PICK-UP" signs to the Aqua elevator vestibule.



Driving from the West via I-90
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  • Heading east on I-290 toward Chicago. I-290 merges into Congress Parkway. Proceed to Michigan Avenue.
  • Turn right (north) onto North Michigan Avenue. Proceed on Michigan Avenue to Randolph Street. Turn right (east) onto Randolph Street. Continue east on Randolph Street (remain on the upper level of Randolph by keeping to the right side; do not drive down the center ramp).
  • Continue on Randolph Street to Columbus Drive. Turn left (north) onto Columbus Drive. Proceed 1 block to 225 N. Columbus. Turn right (east) onto the Lake Street driveway adjacent to CVS Pharmacy. Follow signs to park on the plaza. Please do NOT turn into the Aqua garage as this will incur parking fees. Free packet pickup parking is only available on the outdoor plaza.
  • Park car with flashers on.
  • Follow "PACKET PICK-UP" signs to the Aqua elevator vestibule.


  • Driving from the South via Lake Shore Drive
    • Heading northbound on Lake Shore Drive, turn left (west) onto Monroe Street (Monroe is one block north of Jackson Blvd).
    • Proceed on Monroe to Michigan Avenue. Turn right (north) onto Michigan Avenue. Continue on Michigan Avenue to Randolph Street. Turn right (east) onto Randolph Street.
    • Continue east on Randolph Street (remain on the upper level of Randolph by keeping to the right; do not drive down the center ramp). Proceed east on Randolph Street to Columbus Drive. Turn left (north) onto Columbus Drive, proceed 1 block to 225 N. Columbus. Turn right (east) onto the Lake Street driveway adjacent to CVS Pharmacy. Follow signs to park on the plaza. Please do NOT turn into the Aqua garage as this will incur parking fees. Free packet pickup parking is only available on the outdoor plaza.
    • Park car with flashers on.
    • Follow "PACKET PICK-UP" signs to the Aqua elevator vestibule.


    Race Day Parking

    There will be no race day parking at Aqua.

    Please consider walking or using public transportation to reach the race site. Walking / CTA Directions can be found on the next tab in this area.

    For driving directions, please click the 'View Google Map' tab.

    Race Day Parking
    Parking is available at the garages and lots listed below.


    Pioneer Parking Inc
    333 N Michigan Ave (312) 664-3700 Map
    Park One
    55 E South Water (312) 332-0068 Map
    Imperial Parking Inc USA
    200 E Randolph St (312) 861-0967
    Map
    System Parking Inc
    111 E Wacker Dr (312) 540-0267 Map
    Imperial Parking
    60 E Randolph St (312) 236-7748 Map

    Interparking

    55 East Monroe

    (312) 986-6821

    9-24 hrs - $32

    Interparking

    17 East Adams

    (312) 554-0112

    up to 12hrs - $24
    12-24hr - $30

    Prudential Self Park

    130 East Randolph

    (312) 565-6722

    4-12 hrs - $23
    12- 24 hrs - $28

    The Buckingham

    200 East Randolph

    (312) 578-1660

    6-24 hrs - $17.50

    Illinois Center Garage

    111 East Wacker

    (312) 819-5051

    2-12hrs - $23

    Doral Plaza

    151 North Michigan

    (312) 565-7495

    6-12 hrs - $25
    12-24 hrs - $30

    Millennium/Monroe
    Street Garage

    35 East Monroe

    (312) 742-7644

    up to 12hrs - $13
    12-24hrs - $16

     

     

    WALKING / MASS TRANSIT DIRECTIONS

    Visit www.hopstop.com for more transit information.

    DIRECTIONS TO THE AQUA BUILDING FOR PACKET PICK UP

    From CTA Blue Line: Washington Exit
    Exit CTA Blue Line at Washington St. Station, walk 1/2 block north to Randolph St. at Dearborn St. Turn right (east) onto Randolph St. and walk 5 blocks to UPPER Columbus Dr. Turn left (north) onto Columbus Dr., walk 1-1/2 blocks to 225 N. Columbus Dr.  Turn right (east) onto the South Water/North Road driveway adjacent to Casteel Coffee.  Walk one block to the northeast corner of Aqua.  Enter Magellan offices at Suite 100.  Follow signs to Packet Pick up area. www.lakeshoreeast.com

    From CTA Red Line: State & Lake Exit
    Exit CTA Red Line at Lake St., walk 1/2 block to Randolph St. at State St. Turn left (east) onto Randolph St. and walk 4 blocks to UPPER Columbus Dr. Turn left (north) onto Columbus Dr., walk 1-1/2 blocks to 225 N. Columbus Dr.  Turn right (east) onto the South Water/North Road driveway adjacent to Casteel Coffee.  Walk one block to the northeast corner of Aqua.  Enter Magellan offices at Suite 100.  Follow signs to Packet Pick up area. www.lakeshoreeast.com

    From CTA Brown, Orange, Purple, Green Lines: Randolph & Wabash Exit
    Exit CTA Brown, Orange, Purple or Green Line trains at Randolph and Wabash exit, head east on Randolph St. and walk 3 blocks to UPPER Columbus Dr. Turn left (north) onto Columbus Dr., walk 1-1/2 blocks to 225 N. Columbus Dr.  Turn right (east) onto the South Water/North Road driveway adjacent to Casteel Coffee.  Walk one block to the northeast corner of Aqua.  Enter Magellan offices at Suite 100.  Follow signs to Packet Pick up area. www.lakeshoreeast.com

    DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE SITE, THE PARK AT LAKESHORE EAST
    Visit www.hopstop.com for more transit information.

    From CTA Blue Line: Washington Exit
    Exit CTA Blue Line at Washington St. Station, walk 1/2 block north to Randolph St. at Dearborn St. Turn right (east) onto Randolph St. and walk 6 blocks to Field Dr. Turn left (north) onto Field Dr., walk 1 block into The Park at Lakeshore East. www.lakeshoreeast.com

    From CTA Red Line: State & Lake Exit
    Exit CTA Red Line at Lake St., walk 1/2 block to Randolph St. at State St. Head east on Randolph St. and walk 5 blocks to Field Dr. Turn left (north) onto Field Dr., walk 1 block to The Park at Lakeshore East. www.lakeshoreeast.com

    From CTA Brown, Orange, Purple, Green Lines: Randolph & Wabash Exit
    Exit CTA Brown, Orange, Purple or Green Line trains at Randolph and Wabash exit, turn east onto Randolph St. and walk 4 blocks to Field Dr. Turn left (north) onto Field Dr., walk 1 block to The Park at Lakeshore East. www.lakeshoreeast.com

    Google Map To Race Site


    View 400 E South Water St in a larger map

    Race Site Map

    Directions to Lakeshore East from Michigan Ave. & Randolph:
    From Michigan Avenue go east on Randolph Street. Stay to the right on Randolph and continue up the ramp to Field Blvd. Turn left on Field Blvd. Take Field Blvd. to Benton Place. The race Pre and Post Events will take place at The Park at Lakeshore East.

    Parking Directions from Michigan Ave. & Randolph:
    From Michigan Avenue go east on Randolph Street. Stay to the right on Randolph and continue up the ramp to Columbus. Turn left onto Columbus. Turn right into the Parking facility at Aqua at Lakeshore East.

    Take parking elevator to the Level 1 Exit North and take spiral staircase down to The Park at Lakeshore East.

    If you are using Mapquest for directions type "225 N. Columbus, Chicago, 60601".

    You may also download a full page map with directions below.

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    LSEsiteplan2.pdf1.2 MB

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