FAN GUIDE
LOCAL INFORMATION
With thousands of participants and spectators along the route, as well as street closures prior and during the race, those traveling downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods should allow extra time, expect delays, or consider alternate routes–such as the expressway system–to avoid the impacts of the race.
NASCAR, OEMC, and the City of Chicago have worked together to minimize the impact of street closures to residents and visitors. A detailed street closure and traffic plan is available at www.nascarchicago.com/local-info/
Shorter Street Impacts For Course Build
1. Total traffic impact : 18 days
2. 28% reduction from 2023 (7 days less than 2023 and 1 day less than 2024)
3. Michigan Ave. (Ida B. Wells Dr. to Jackson Dr.) impact reduced by 5 days
Maintaining as much public access as possible to Grant Park during set-up and teardown for the race is a priority so we have reduced the overall schedule by 13 days in 2025.
Phased event setup begins June 19th and load-out will be completed by July 14. Areas such as Buckingham Fountain, Butler Field and Lower Hutchinson Field will remain accessible for much of this time.
Most of the course build will take place on curbs and areas of the Park without impeding residents’ use/access to the vast majority of the Park.
It’s important to note that Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, and the Museum Campus, which are not part of the event footprint, will remain open and accessible throughout.
The Chicago Park District will prioritize public access during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, keeping more than half of the park open during the event, including set-up and tear-down.
Columbus Underpass and the Chicago Lakefront Bicycle Path will remain open throughout the event (this includes Monroe St. and Roosevelt Rd.).
If you’re driving between July 3-8:
To visit the Museum Campus from the South: Exit DuSable Lake Shore Dr. at 31st St. and utilize Fort Dearborn Dr. to proceed north and access 18th Dr.
NASCAR has worked hard to ensure that the weekend schedule reflects less than 10 hours total of “on-track” time over the two-day event. Race cars will not be on-track until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. In addition, the NASCAR Cup Series cars will utilize mufflers for the Chicago Street Race, which successfully lowered sound levels by as much as 10 decibels during the last two race weekends.
Due to public safety concerns, Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts will be closed June 30 - July 7th.
NASCAR will work with each residential building within the race footprint 30-60 days prior to the event to develop individualized accessibility plans for each impacted building.
Due to public safety concerns the Grant Park Dog Park will be closed from July 5th – 6th. An approved location near the Grant Skate Park off of Roosevelt Road (between Michigan Ave. and the railway) will be used as a temporary dog park. For more information on Dog Friendly Areas, please click HERE.
Yes, the sidewalk along the West side of Michigan Avenue will remain open for pedestrians throughout the event.
NASCAR is fully committed to the Chicago community beyond the race itself and is working hard to ensure that our presence in Chicago will deliver real, tangible benefits to our residents, youth, and local business community. Led by NASCAR veteran and Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese, NASCAR has established a full-time office in Chicago with a team that lives, works, and volunteers in the Chicago community 365-days a year -- further demonstrating NASCAR’s long-term commitment to Chicago.
NASCAR has invested more than $5 million in community-based initiatives, partnering with the Special Olympics of Illinois, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, After School Matters, All Kids Bike, and other organizations to engage youth around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and career development.
CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5
CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3
Residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC app. The app is a great tool to receive alerts, safety tips, the weather forecast, street closures, event information and more. The app is available through the app store or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC
To find out how to get involved as a supplier, complete this form here.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will once again be held in and around Grant Park. There are several parking facilities nearby that will be available for the event, including Millennium Garages. Every public and private parking facility will have accessible parking spaces for those vehicles that have an accessible parking placard or plate. Fees vary for these parking facilities.
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Public transportation within the city of Chicago also provides multiple stops near Grant Park.
As for any large–scale event, public transportation is encouraged, and both CTA and Metra will provide additional service for the event. Public transit is the most affordable and convenient way to get to and from the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. For more information, visit CTA at TransitChicago.com and Metra.com.
Utilizing rideshare services is encouraged. Drop-offs can occur at Millennium Garages at the corner of Columbus Drive & Monroe Street on Level 1 (298 N. Columbus Dr.). All pickups must occur West of State Street between Roosevelt Road and Randolph Street.
There is accessible parking in the Millennium Garages. The pedestrian entry & exit are located at the corner of Columbus Drive & Monroe Street. There are elevators that will take you to this exit point and then to our security screening. If utilizing rideshare or a pick-up/drop-off please use this address: 298 N Columbus Dr.
Yes, bike racks are located at Monroe St. & Columbus Dr. and Monroe St. & DuSable Lake Shore Dr. View our MAPS page for more details.
If you are enjoying the festival and find yourself in need of assistance with accessibility, please go to any Box Office, Info or Guest Services booth or security staff with a radio. NASCAR staff will be able to reach the Access Team to meet with you or guide you to the service you are seeking.
For the safety of all our guests, there are no vehicles allowed within the park, with the exception of emergency vehicles.
Stay tuned for more information on accessible pathways to allow ease of travel for guests with disabilities.
Guests are welcome to bring their own wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicle (ECV) three or four wheeled scooters for their personal mobility assistance across the property and into the grandstands for access to view the event for accessible seating. Examples of ECVs are: Hover-round, Jazzy and Rascals. If you have a specific question about the mobility device that you use, please respond with a photo of the device.
Also, manual mobility aides such as crutches, knee scooters and walkers are allowed. Please note that all devices, motorized or manual will still be subject to a respectful security screening as you enter the park.
NASCAR’s Access Team has created multiple accessible pathways to allow ease of travel for guests with disabilities, including lifts for crossing the track.
Please visit a Guest Information Booth for more information.
Accessible restrooms are available at each location where standard-sized restrooms are provided.
Patrons seeking to use accessible seating or the Accessible Viewing Platform and/or the Grounds Pass Accessible Viewing Areas are welcome to have companions with them. These areas are intended for fans that use mobility devices. We ask our guests to be mindful of each other when having companions seated on the Accessible Viewing Platform with them, as space is limited. That being said, no families with minor children will ever asked to be separated.
Grounds Pass Accessible viewing areas will be available on a first come first serve basis. If you purchased a reserved accessible seat, your ticket will provide you with the specific seat and locations of your viewing area.
NASCAR wants all of our guests to feel welcome and have access to the entertainment that we have scheduled for this event. ASL Interpreters will be provided for the musical performances and also available throughout the day for language access as needed. Our ASL Interpreters are certified and seasoned professional performance interpreters. In the event of an emergency, interpreters will be provided on-site. Please stop by the Access Center upon arrival to get more information.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race ’25 is being held in Grant Park. The park does not offer parking of any kind within its grounds. There are several parking facilities nearby, off of S. Michigan Ave. Every public and private parking facility will have accessible parking spaces for those vehicles that have an accessible parking placard or plate. Fees vary for these parking facilities.
Public transportation within the city of Chicago also provides multiple stops near Grant Park.
There is accessible parking in the Millennium Garages. The pedestrian entry & exit are located at the corner of Columbus Drive & Monroe Street. There are elevators that will take you to this exit point and then to our security screening. If utilizing rideshare or a pick-up/drop-off please use this address: 298 N Columbus Dr.
Yes, there will be an accessible entrance. Check back later for further details.
NASCAR welcomes all fans, including those who experience our event with the assistance of a Service Animal. Service Animals have been trained to perform one (or more) specific task(s) for the person with a disability that it serves. Emotional Support or Therapy Animals are not allowed into the festival for the safety of all our guests. Pets of any kind are not allowed at the event.
A few notes about bringing your Service Animal to the event:
1.) When passing through the gates you will receive a short screening by security or Access Staff. You will not be asked for any documentation.
2.) Your Service Animal must always remain with you.
3.) Your Service Animal must be under your control at all times and have a collar or harness and lead.
4.) If (for some reason) your Service Animal displays unsafe behavior of any kind, we reserve the right to ask you to remove the animal.
5.) There will be Service Animal Relief Areas around the event. Please stop by the Access
Center for locations.
6.) If you have any other further inquiries regarding your Service Animal, please email:
[email protected]
Just 17 miles from downtown, O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the country’s busiest and best connected airports.
Passengers may meet Uber and Lyft drivers for pickup at Terminal 2, Upper Level Departures. Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from O'Hare to downtown Chicago is approximately $35-45.
Passengers arriving at Terminals 1, 3 or 5 can transfer to Terminal 2 aboard the Airport Transit System (ATS), which operates 24/7, between all terminals and the Multi-model Facility.
Taxi stands and black cab pick-ups continue to be available at all terminals, and all rideshare drivers can drop off departing passengers at all terminals. To ensure you have a licensed taxi driver, please use the taxi stands.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates trains from O’Hare to downtown Chicago for $5. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes, which is far quicker than taxis or bus transfers during peak traffic times.
The CTA Blue Line station is accessible via O'Hare's lower level in Terminal 2.
The Blue Line is the easiest and most affordable way to get to and from O'Hare, offering 24-hour service, with more frequent service during weekday morning and evening rush hours. The nearest station to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend is LaSalle, just over a half mile away. Easily accessible via foot or taxi.
A mere 10 miles from downtown, Midway International Airport (MDW) is a premier point-to-point airport to nearly 80 destinations.
The Uber and Lyft pickup location at Midway International Airport is located at Arrivals, Lower Level - Center Lane - Door 4. Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to downtown Chicago is approximately $30-40.
Taxi stands are located at Lower Level, Inner Lane - Door 2. Taxis are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use the taxi stands to ensure you have a licensed taxi driver.
To reach downtown Chicago, travelers can take the CTA Orange Line. The Orange Line station can be found east of the terminal building at the Midway Transportation Center. Follow signs for CTA Trains or Trains to City to locate the station, via walkway.
From Midway Airport to downtown Chicago, the train takes approximately 25 minutes and the fare is around $2.25. The nearest station to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is Harold Washington Library-State and Van Buren, approximately a 12-minute walk away.
Signed Race Flag by the 2025 Grant Park 165 champion & members of Zac Brown Band.
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While you're here for the Chicago Street Race, the two-day racing and music event, use this guide to plan your trip to make sure you get to take in all of the sights and sounds of the Windy City!
