CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than 40,000 runners are expected to lace up their sneakers and take part in the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transportation, and the Chicago Transit Authority will be providing extra service all four days.
ADDITIONAL CTA SERVICE
On Friday and Saturday, the CTA will operate increased service on the #3 King Drive route for the Abbott Health and Fitness Expo at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Longer Green Line trains will operate on Friday and Saturday.
On Sunday, the CTA will also operate increased service on the #3 King Drive route for the marathon. Longer trains on Brown, Green, Orange and Blue lines will operate on Sunday. More frequent service will also be provided on the Red, Blue, Brown and Green lines before and/or after the event. Earlier service will be available on the Purple Line.
CTA FARE
CTA is also offering Chicago Marathon-themed disposable paper tickets, loaded with single-ride, 1-day or 3-day passes, in select station Ventra vending machines.
Souvenir, disposable tickets can be purchased, while supplies last, at the following stations:
For customers without a Ventra card, one-day unlimited ride tickets can be purchased for $10 and single-ride tickets can be purchased for $3.
The following CTA station are near marathon viewing areas:
Due to street closures, multiple CTA bus routes will be rerouted intermittently during the weekend. For CTA service, reroutes and fares, visit www.transitchicago.com.