Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2024

£419 per person

There are two airports in Chicago, but international flights are served by Chicago O’Hare. The airport is serviced by the the Blue Line L train and takes 45 minutes to city centre.

A taxi from Chicago O’Hare to downtown will cost around $40 plus tip, and usually takes 40 to 60 minutes traffic permitting.

CTA bus routes travel throughout the city, with stops every few blocks. Several lines offer Night Owl service, running until 2am or later.

Chicago has the second largest public transportation system CTA which operates Chicago’s eight ‘L’ train lines. They connect the city via above-ground, street-level, and subway trains, and serve 145 rail stations all over town. Two lines operate 24/7: the Blue Line  connecting Chicago O’Hare International Airport and downtown, and the Red Line, with services between the North and South Sides via downtown.

One of the world famous Six Abbott World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a flat, fast and furious course that sees elite and amateur athletes alike lining up to target a race known for its potential to generate personal, national and world records. On the course, you are guaranteed to see all that is great about the city of Chicago. You will start and finish the Chicago Marathon in Grant Park, just by Lake Michigan, before travelling through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. You will enjoy the support of 1.7 million spectators as you run through the city.

If airport transfers are included in your package, we will transfer you and your Luggage to the hotel. If you are on a cycling holiday, we will also transfer your bike.

Children are welcome on our trips with the exception of some Hospitality packages.

Any dietary requirements e.g., Vegetarian or Vegan etc needs to be advised to us at booking stage. We will then request the meals with the relevant hotel.

Stays can be extended beyond our standard packages subject to availability at the relevant hotel.

Packages can be paid for online or over the phone by Credit/debit card or Amex, payments can also be made by Bank transfer.

Travel insurance is always advised and is best taken out at the time of making a booking.

Cancelation charges are applicable in the event you cannot travel. Please refer to the booking conditions page.

Subject to amendment fees and hotel availability dates can be changed after initial booking.

Dependent on the trip booked we will have representatives on the package this will be outlined in the individual tour. If we have no representation a 24-hour telephone number will be provided.

Yes, we cater for solo travellers, we can offer single rooms or twin share rooms

On many of our travel packages we offer our free ‘Twin to Share’ service where you pay to share a room rather than the supplement for a single room. We encourage single travellers to join our tours and rooms for single occupancy are available on all our tours, but we also offer the opportunity to book our ‘Twin to Share’ service. This option which means that we pair you up with another athlete of the same sex so you can enjoy the event without having to pay the single occupancy supplement.

All our entries are Guaranteed there is no ballot, lottery or fundraising required once your entry is paid it is guaranteed.

A deposit will be required at time of booking to secure your place.

Once booked online you will be able to view and make payments on your account.

Itineraries will be sent on all trips around 14 days prior to departure

What is included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

What is not included in the price will be shown under each individual package.