Turkey Trot Travel Guide

Chicago’s Lincoln Park has played host to the Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago 5K & 8K. Lincoln Park is easily accessible by car, train or plane. We’ve put together a list of travel options to help in making race day more convenient.

Event Location

Diversey Harbor
2601 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614

Start Line: Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy

Hotel Booking

If you’re traveling from out of town or wish to stay closer to the race venue during the weekend, you can take advantage of the best hotel rates available in the marketplace through our hotel partner – Hotel Planner. This partnership provides the following advantages to make your stay in the windy city a breeze.

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Transportation Options

Due to road closures that affect the success and safety of the race experience, there will be extremely limited parking in and around Lincoln Park. We highly encourage riding mass transit, taxi cab or ride share programs. 

Public transit is highly recommended. Consider riding the #22 Clark, #36 Broadway or #151 Sheridan Bus lines into Lincoln Park. NOTE: all CTA buses and trains will operate on a Sunday schedule en lieu of the holiday.

For transit details, please contact (312) 836-7000 or visit transitchicago.com

One of the most convenient ways to get around these days is by the use of ride sharing apps such as Uber or Lyft. By now, most of us have either one or both installed on our phones. If not, you can easily upload these apps by visiting the App Store for iPhone or Play Store for Android.

It is highly recommended to plan ahead of time by reserving a ride from one of these apps a day or more in advance. This will keep the ride cost down and ensure that you have a ride reserved for you already.

The classical way of getting around any urban area and still widely used today. Taxis are still in abundance throughout the city of Chicago. However, you’ll want to plan ahead of time and reserve a ride from any of the taxi service companies operating in the city before race day.

If you plan on driving to the race, please plan ahead and be aware of the road closures seen below:

  • Cannon Dr. is closed between Fullerton Ave. and Diversey Pkwy. from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Fullerton between Stockton Dr. and Lake Shore Dr. Closed at 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Fullerton South Bound & North Bound Ramps on & off Lake Shore Dr. closed 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Belmont Harbor Drive closed at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Recreation Drive closed at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Recreation Drive exit from Lake Shore Drive closed at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Irving Park Road north bound on-ramp to Lake Shore Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

There will be limited race day parking available at the Lincoln Park Zoo pay lot, easily accessible at Fullerton Parkway, immediately west of Lake Shore Drive. This lot will fill quickly, on a first come, first served basis. More parking information can be found below.

Parking & Directions

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero or SP+ Parking.

Please plan accordingly and allow yourself plenty of time to navigate the street closures and be aware of any parking restrictions.

Please note the following closures and restrictions:

  • Cannon Dr. is closed between Fullerton Ave. and Diversey Pkwy. from 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Fullerton between Stockton Dr. and Lake Shore Dr. Closed at 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • Fullerton South Bound ramps on  & off Lake Shore Dr. closed 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • Fullerton North Bound ramps on & off Lake Shore Dr. closed 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Belmont Harbor Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Recreation Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 1100 a.m.
    • Recreation Dr. exit from Lake Shore Drive closed 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

**Parking is NOT available at Diversey Harbor or the Lincoln Park Driving Range.

  • From the Lake Shore Dr.: Exit at Fullerton Pkwy or LaSalle Dr.
  • From the Kennedy Expy: Exit at Fullerton or North Ave going East
  • From anywhere else in the city, you can use the main streets to navigate such as;
    • Clark to Fullerton
    • Lincoln Ave. to Fullerton
    • Halstead to Fullerton
    • Ashland to Fullerton or North Ave.

Air Travel

If you plan on flying into Chicago, you have two airport options: Chicago Midway (MDW), located 11 miles southwest of downtown, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) located 15 miles northwest of the city.

Public transportation is widely accessible at both airports. At Midway, the L Train line that operates from the airport to the Loop is the Orange Line. Additionally, you can order a rideshare service, taxi cab, and shuttle buses. For more information, please visit the link below.

Public transportation is widely accessible at both airports. At O’Hare, the L Train line that operates from the airport to the Loop is the Blue Line. Additionally, you can order a rideshare service, taxi cab, and shuttle buses. For more information, please visit the link below.

Another fast, comfortable and affordable means of getting to the Hilton Chicago or another downtown hotel of choice is via Airport Express. For a hassle-free transition at a reasonable price, you and your bike will be taken to downtown Chicago in vans leaving every 5–10 minutes. Stop by one of their conveniently located counters (terminals 1, 2, 3 & 5 at O’Hare or across from Southwest at Midway) and check in.

For more information, please visit the link below or call 1-800-654-7871.