Chicago
Starting Location and Rest Stop 1
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DuSable
Harbor
111 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 742-3577
1.6 miles from the supported hotel
Driving Directions To DuSable Harbor
From the North via Lake Shore Drive
- Exit Randolph Street
- Turn left at bottom of exit ramp
- Enter cul-du-sac
From the South via Lake Shore Drive
- Exit Randolph/Wacker Drive
- Turn left at bottom of exit ramp
- Enter cul-du-sac
From West via Randolph Street
- Proceed east on Randolph Street - Mid-Level (If coming from Michigan Avenue,
do not go to upper level Randolph)
- Enter cul-du-sac
Rest Stop 1 is also the Chicago starting
location and is within walking or biking distance of all facilities and
services in Chicago.
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Here to download the in town cue sheets and
map for the Chicago starting location.
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Here for
all supported facilities, services, and in town cycling routes for
the Chicago starting location overlaid
on satellite imagery.
If you are staying at the supported hotel in Chicago you will need
to transport your bicycle and baggage there from the transportation
staging point yourself.
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Parking
You can only park at the starting for free while you are immediately loading
or unloading your bike and baggage.
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DuSable Harbor Parking Lot
0.1 miles from the starting location
1.7 miles from the supported hotel
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Here for directions to the DuSable Harbor
parking lot.
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Here for the current parking rates.
You should use this parking lot if you will be parking at the
Chicago starting location for the day. You will
pay upon exit.
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Supported
Hotel and Transportation
Staging Point
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Congress
Plaza Hotel
520 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 427-3800
Check in time is at 3:00 pm.
Check out time is at noon.
1.6 miles from the Chicago starting location
Our supported hotel in Chicago is in the heart of downtown Chicago
and was chosen based on both its nightly rates and also its walking
and biking distance between all local and long distance public transportation
options in Chicago. Millennium Park is only five blocks away and there
are lots of attractions nearby. Visit one of Lake Michigan’s beaches,
browse the upscale shops and boutiques on the Magnificent Mile, or discover
the iconic architecture and contemporary art of Millennium Park. Enjoy
shopping, dining, museums, entertainment and seasonal events at Navy
Pier or take in a show at the nearby theater district. Staying there
can also be perfect way to allow your tired and sore muscles to rest
and recover from a challenging cycling event and perfect if you would
like to extend your event as part of a weekend getaway in the city!
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for the Chicago hotel.
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Here for all supported facilities, services, and
in town cycling routes for the Chicago hotel overlaid on satellite
imagery.
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hotels.
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staging points.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool, whirlpool, or laundry machines available.
Rates and Reservations
You will need to contact
the hotel on your own
for best the room rates
and to make and
pay for your
individual reservations. We strongly recommend
making your reservation as soon as possible
to avoid any availability issues from other
participants or anyone else, secure the lowest
rate, and assure yourself a room!
Breakfast
A continental style breakfast is not included
with reservations.
Restaurants
At the Supported Hotel
Gazebo
Restaurant
Hours: 6:30 am - 11:00 am
Rafael’s
Restaurant
Hours: 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Other Local Restaurants
Arriving and Departing
Several different CTA bus routes travel ether directly in front of
or within a block of the hotel.
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more information about CTA local bus service.
The hotel does not offer any type of transportation service between
downtown Chicago and O'Hare or Midway airports.
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Here for more information about how to transport
yourself, your baggage, and your bicycle between O'Hare and
Midway airports.
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Transportation
Staging Point
Northeast corner of E. Harrison St. and
S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
The transportation service staging point for the Chicago hotel
will be directly behind our supported hotel at the northeast corner
of E. Harrison St. and S. Wabash Ave. There is a very wide marked
off area on the street to load and unload bicycles and typically
has little or no traffic or parked cars and avoids the hustle
and bustle of the main hotel entrance on Michigan Ave.
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CTA L Train
Stations
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Train Line |
Arrival/Departure Location
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Ending Location
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Supported Hotel
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Green |
State & Lake
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Adams & Wabash
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Pink |
State & Lake
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Adams & Wabash
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Orange |
State & Lake
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Adams & Wabash
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Brown |
State & Lake
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Adams & Wabash
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Purple |
State & Lake
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Adams & Wabash
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Blue |
Washington
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Jackson
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Red |
Lake
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Harrison
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State & Lake
Station
200 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60601
1.1 miles from the Chicago starting location
The State & Lake Station serves Green, Pink, Orange, Brown,
and Purple line trains.
This station serves the Chicago starting location.
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Washington
Station
19 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60602
1.4 miles from the Chicago starting location
The Washington Station serves Blue line
trains.
This station serves the Chicago starting location.
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Lake
Station
188 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60601
1.1 miles from the Chicago starting location
The Lake Station serves Red line
trains.
This station serves the Chicago starting location. |
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Adams & Wabash
Station
201 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
0.5 miles from the supported hotel
The Adams & Wabash Station serves Green, Pink, Orange, Brown,
and Purple line trains.
This station serves the supported hotel.
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Jackson
Station
328 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60604
0.5 miles from the supported hotel
The Jackson Station serves Blue line
trains.
This station serves the supported hotel.
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Harrison
Station
608 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
0.2 miles from the supported hotel
The Harrison Station serves Red line
trains.
This station serves the supported hotel.
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Metra
Train Stations
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Union
Station
210 S. Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 322-4269
2.6 miles from the the Chicago starting location
1.2 miles from the supported hotel |
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Ogilvie
Transportation Center
500 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 496-4777
2.8 miles from the the Chicago starting location
1.5 miles from the supported hotel |
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Millennium
Station
151 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60602
0.8 miles from the the Chicago starting location
This station serves the Chicago starting location. |
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Van
Buren Station
132 E. Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL 60605
0.1 miles from the supported hotel
This station serves the supported hotel. |
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LaSalle
Station
414 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 322-6509
2.0 miles from the the Chicago starting location
0.6 miles from the supported hotel |
Local
Bus Service
Chicago Transit
Authority
(888) YOUR-CTA (968-7282)
Every bus is equipped with a bicycle rack that holds two fully assembled bicycles. Bicycles are allowed at all times.
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Here for more information about how to bring your bike
on the bus.
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Taxicabs
Taxicabs regularly pass by all supported facilities and service locations
in Chicago and specific contact information is not necessary.
Amtrak Train
Station
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Union
Station
225 S. Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)
Hours: 5:30 am to midnight
2.6 miles from the the Chicago starting location
1.2 miles from the supported hotel
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Here for more information about Amtrak train service.
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transportation carriers.
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Greyhound
Bus Station
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Greyhound
Bus Station
630 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(800) 231-2222 fare and schedule information
(312) 408-5821
Hours: Open 24 hours
2.4 miles from the the Chicago starting location
1.0 miles from the supported hotel
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MegaBus Stop
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MegaBus
518 W. Polk St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(877) 462-6342
2.5 miles from the Chicago starting location
1.1 miles from the supported hotel
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Here for more information about long distance public transportation carriers
All MegaBus reservations
must be made online. Tickets are not sold at
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Grocery Stores
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Mariano's
333 E. Benton Pl.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 228-1349
Hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
0.5 miles from the Chicago starting location
This grocery store serves the Chicago starting location.
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Target
1154 S. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 212-6300
Hours: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
0.9 miles from the supported hotel
This grocery store serves the supported hotel.
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Hospitals
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Northwestern
Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-2000
1.6 miles from the Chicago starting location
This hospital serves the Chicago starting location.
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Rush
University Medical Center
1653 W. Congress Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60612
(888) 352-RUSH (7874)
2.5 miles from the supported hotel
This hospital serves the supported hotel.
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