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Satellite Imagery Overlay | In Town Cue Sheet and Map | Ending Location | Long Term Parking
Transportation Service to Carbondale and Cairo Before the Start of the Event Staging Point
Supported Hotel | Transportation Service Staging Point from Chicago After the End of the Event
Bike Shop | Amtrak Train Station | CTA "L" Train Station | Local Bus Service | Metra Train Stations
Greyhound Bus Station


Satellite Imagery Overlay

Click Here for all supported facilities, services, and in town cycling routes in Chicago overlaid on satellite imagery.


In Town Cue Sheet and Map

Click Here to download the in town cue sheet and map for Chicago.


Ending Location, Baggage Distribution, and Showers

Northerly Island
1400 S. Lynn White Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 745-2910

Click Here for directions to Northerly Island (coming soon!)

We will distribute your baggage directly from our ending location.

If you need to get your car from the long term parking in Chicago we will watch your baggage while you do so.

Parking at the ending location in Chicago will only be allowed while you are immediately loading your bike and baggage and you will not be able to park there for any extended amount of time.

A shower will be available directly at the ending location in Chicago but it is a public, open air shower used for rinsing off after going swimming and not a private, enclosed shower. You will only be able to rinse yourself off however and not bathe nude.


Long Term Parking and Transportation Service to Carbondale and Cairo Before the Start of the Event Staging Point

CPS Parking Garage
1301 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 415-7410
Hours: Closed to the public from midnight to 5:00 am.

The daily cost for long term parking in Chicago will be $6 per day. This is about $15 per day less expensive than any lot in the downtown area.

Reservations are not necessary to park your car in Chicago.

Located 4.0 miles from the ending location.

Click Here to inform us of your long term parking plans.


Supported Hotel and Transportation Service Staging Point from Chicago After the End of the Event

Chicago Hilton
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-4400
Check in time is at 3:00 pm.
1.6 miles from the ending location

Our supported hotel in Chicago is in the heart of downtown Chicago and very close to the ending point of the tour. Staying there can be perfect way to allow your tired and sore muscles to rest and recover from a challenging week of cycling and perfect if you would like to extend your event as part of a weekend getaway in the city! The Chicago hotel is within easy walking distance of the museum campus, State Street shopping are and the central downtown business and theater district.

Room blocks will not be available, you will need to call for the best rate. We recommend calling early due to potential availability issues from major summer events, festivals, or celebrations or anyone else.

You should only make reservations at the Chicago Hotel on Friday night if you are not continuing on the Tri-State Tour and taking the Transportation Service to the Start on Saturday.

You should only make reservations at the Chicago Hotel on Saturday night if you are continuing on the Tri-State Tour and taking the Transportation Service from Chicago on Sunday.

If you are continuing on the Tri-State Tour on Saturday then you should make reservations at the supported hotel in Hammond, IN. Click Here for more information on the Tri-State Tour.

A continental style breakfast is not included with reservations.

Click Here for directions to the Chicago hotel.
Click Here to inform us of your supported hotel baggage delivery service needs after you have initially registered.


Bike Shop

Kozy's Cyclery
811 S. DesPlaines St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 360-0020
Hours:
  • Mon. - Fri.: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat.: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun.: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

2.8 miles from the ending location

Click Here for our mechanical support services policies and procedures.

Bicycle Shipments to and from the Chicago Bike Shop
Click Here for more information about how to have your bikes shipped to and/or from our supporting bike shops before and/or after our events.

Kozy's is very familiar with receiving and shipping boxed bicycles since they are also the supporting bicycle shop for the Chicago Triathlon. If you have any questions regarding bicycle shipments please call Kozy's directly and they will be happy to assist you.

You should ship your bicycle via UPS directly to and from the address listed above. The main UPS Chicago hub is only about a mile away from Kozy's and Kozy's has had problems with other carriers, especially DHL.

Outgoing Bicycle Shipments from Kozy's (After the End of the Event)
For outgoing bicycle shipments from Kozy's after the end of the event you should call Kozy's to let know know about your bicycle shipment plans and e-mail a pre-arranged UPS shipping tag to 811@kozy.com. You should include in the e-mail:

  • Your name
  • Your shipment address (the address your bike will be shipped to)
  • A description of your bike so Kozy's can easily indentify your bike

Your boxed bicycle will be shipped directly from Kozy's.


Amtrak Train Station

Union Station
225 South Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)
Click Here for additional station information including station and service hours, ticketing hours, and checked baggage service.
2.8 miles from the ending location

For the most current train schedules between Chicago and Carbondale Click Here to access Amtrak's "Illinois Service" web page and click on "Chicago - Carbondale" under "Schedules".


CTA "L" Train Station

Roosevelt Station
1167 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
(888) YOUR-CTA (968-7282)
2.1 miles from the ending location

Services the Green, Orange (from Midway airport), and Red lines. For the Blue line (from O'Hare airport), take the Red line north and transfer to the Blue line at the Jackson station.

Bicycles are allowed on CTA "L" trains at all times except weekdays from 7:00 to 9:00 am and 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Click Here for more detailed information on the CTA's Bike and Ride Program.


Metra Train Stations
Please be aware that bicycles are not allowed on any Metra train at any time during some major summer events in Chicago that in the past have included:

  • Blues Fest
  • All days during Taste of Chicago
  • Independence Eve Fireworks
  • Venetian Night
  • Lollapalooza
  • Air & Water Show
  • Jazz Fest (Weekend only)

Please check Metra's web site to check if the date restrictions for the current year may affect your arrival and/or departure plans if you are planning on taking your bicycle on a Metra train.

  • Click Here for more information about Metra's Rules & Regulations for Bicycles.
  • Click Here for more information about Metra's Bikes on Trains Program.
Ogilvie Transportation Center
Madison St. & Canal St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 496-4777
3.0 miles from the ending location

Union Station
Canal St. between Adams & Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
(312) 322-4269
2.8 miles from the ending location

LaSalle Station
414 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 322-6509
2.2 miles from the ending location

Millennium Station
Michigan Ave. between South Water & Randolph St.
Chicago, IL
2.3 miles from the ending location


Greyhound Bus Station

630 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(800) 231-2222 fare and schedule information
(312) 408-5800
Hours: Open 24 hours
2.6 miles from the ending location

Local Bus Service

Chicago Transit Authority
(888) YOUR-CTA (968-7282)

P.O. Box 8454 | Chicago, IL 60680 | (877) TOUR-ILL
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