Access

Will the sidewalks on Michigan Avenue be open throughout the event?

Yes, the sidewalk along the west side of Michigan Avenue will remain open for pedestrians throughout the event.

Will the Lakefront Path remain open?

Yes, the Lakefront Path will remain open throughout the entirety of the event.

How do I access the Museum Campus, which includes Adler Planetarium, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium?

Museum Campus will remain open and accessible throughout the event.
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 5th - July 9th:

- 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.
- To visit the Museum Campus from the North: Access Stevenson Expressway (I-55N)/ and merge onto N/DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Exit at 18th Dr.

Where can I walk my dog?

Due to public safety concerns the Grant Park Dog Park will be closed from July 5th – 8th. 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.

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For more information on Dog Friendly Areas, please visit https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/dog-friendly-areas .

I live on one of the access streets, how do I access my garage?

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.

Traffic Impacts/Street Closures 

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.

Click the link below for the latest traffic updates and street closures.

Public Transportation 

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.

Rideshare

Utilizing ride share services is encouraged. All ride share pick-ups must occur West of State Street, between Roosevelt Road and Randolph Street.

An additional drop-off only location is also available on Level 1 of the Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 South Columbus Drive). Just a reminder, this location is drop-off ONLY; all pick-ups will occur west of State Street.

For on the go ease, download the NASCAR Tracks App to get directions to the nearest rideshare drop-off area.

Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts

Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts will be closed, July 1st – July 8th.