Start and finish with CTA: Transit tips and directions

The Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and convenient way to travel throughout race weekend. The CTA offers a variety of ways to get to and from the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place; the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K start and finish areas in Grant Park; and spectator viewing areas along the course.

Visit transitchicago.com or call 312.836.7000 for travel information or to request a complimentary CTA downtown transit sightseeing guide and CTA system map.

CTA Transit Directions to the Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place From Downtown Chicago From Michigan Avenue, take a southbound #3 King Drive bus on Michigan to King Drive/23rd (located across the street from McCormick Place). Buses run every 7 to 20 minutes.

Or take the Red Line to the Cermak-Chinatown station and transfer to an eastbound #21 Cermak bus to King Drive/23rd (across the street from McCormick Place). Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes.

Or take the Green Line (either Cottage Grove or Ashland/63rd) from a Loop Elevated station to the Cermak-McCormick Place station and walk three blocks east to McCormick Place.

From Ogilvie Transportation Center Take the Green Line (either Cottage Grove or Ashland/63rd) from Clinton station (located two blocks north of Ogilvie); exit at Cermak-McCormick Place station and walk three blocks east to McCormick Place.

From Union Station Take either a #1 Bronzeville/Union Station*, #7 Harrison*, or #126 Jackson bus to Michigan. Then, transfer to a southbound #3 King Drive bus to King Drive/23rd (located across the street from McCormick Place). Buses run every 7 to 20 minutes.

* Route operates on weekdays only

CTA Transit directions to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Grant Park From Downtown Chicago From the Adams/Wabash station on the Green, Orange, Pink and Brown elevated lines: walk one block north to Monroe and three blocks east on Monroe to Columbus. From the Red and Blue Line subways: exit at Jackson Street and walk several blocks east on Jackson to Columbus.

From Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station Due to street closures for the race, go to transitchicago.com for the latest information on bus re-routes and service information.

For CTA fare information, go to transitchicago.com.