| # | Runner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine DebrunnerSwitzerland | 1:33:16 |
| 2 | Tatyana McFaddenUnited States | 1:42:01 |
| 3 | Manuela SchärSweden | 1:42:01 |
| 4 | Hannah DederickUnited States | 1:47:12 |
| 5 | Vanessa Cristina de SouzaBrazil | 1:47:14 |
Times in Sydney time (AEDT). Results: Wikipedia, “2026 Chicago Marathon”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Unofficial, updated after the event.