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About Chicago Street Race

Welcome to the Chicago Street Race at Grant Park, a dynamic street-course event that loops through iconic parts of downtown Chicago. With a 2.2-mile layout and 12 turns, this primarily temporary circuit brings NASCAR Cup Series action and Xfinity Series racing to the heart of the Windy City, alongside concerts and city-wide celebrations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned race fan, you can find secure, straightforward ticket options and reliable guidance here. We’ll cover seating, parking and transportation, and the best nearby hotels and dining to make your race weekend smooth and fun.

Grant Park’s street course run uses Columbus Drive in front of Buckingham Fountain, then threads through Balbo Drive, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Roosevelt Road, Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Drive, and Jackson Drive, featuring notable views and 12 turns. Expect variable weather and traffic considerations, and plan ahead as event weekends can impact local transportation and parking. For fans, nearby hotels like Congress Plaza Hotel, The Gwen, Hyatt Regency Chicago, and Hilton Chicago provide convenient bases, while restaurants in the Loop and near Grant Park offer pre- and post-race options. We’ve got trusted affiliate hotel and dining partners to help you secure good experiences without the hassle.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue: Chicago Street Course in Grant Park, start/finish on Columbus Drive in front of Buckingham Fountain; route includes Columbus Dr, Balbo Dr, DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Roosevelt Rd, Michigan Ave, Congress Plaza Dr, and Jackson Dr (12 turns).
  • Length and layout: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) with 12 turns; first opened for public weekend in July 2023; predominantly a temporary street circuit.
  • Events held: NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 (2023–2025) and NASCAR Xfinity Series The Loop 110 (2023–2025); concerts and city events associated with the weekend.
  • Seating and viewing: Reserved seating options include Michigan Reserved, Congress Reserved, Turn 8 Reserved; VIP Turn 1 Club sections available.
  • Attendance and capacity: around 50,000–53,000 spectators across recent events; attendance estimates cited in media coverage.
  • Parking and transit: parking is limited; use nearby garages (e.g., Millennium Garages) or public transit; nearby CTA/Metra stops accessible; time-of-day closures and traffic impacts are common during race weekends.
  • Hotels nearby: Congress Plaza Hotel (across Michigan Ave from Grant Park), The Gwen (447 S Columbus Dr), Hyatt Regency Chicago, Hilton Chicago, and other Loop options are popular bases for race fans.
  • Renaming/renovation: initial 2023 race was named Grant Park 220; renamed Grant Park 165 in 2024–2025; the venue itself is Grant Park and not demolished, though NASCAR paused the event for 2026 with hopes to resume later.
  • Notable shifts: weather impacted early races (e.g., 2023–2024), prompting policy changes like shorter setup times and improved traffic management for subsequent years.