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We are coming in for a quick weekend trip to see a few hockey games. I found a Suite Hotel near the Airport for cheap. How easy will it be to take trains/bus back and forth to Hockey games?
Costs? Time frames?
In general how is the Airport area for food, mall, entertainment, nightlife?
Thank you

We will be waiting at the airport for a total of 6 hours and I have no idea what to do for 6 whole hours. The time that it we will be waiting for is from 8:04 pm to 2:05 Am ? Anyone?

I have 90 minutes to transfer flights at Chicago airport including collecting luggage and immigration – is that possible?

I’m going to Chicago next week and my flight is scheduled to land at around 1AM during the week. I already checked the shuttles and the last shuttle runs at 10:30PM.

Can someone give me a detailed guide on how to get to Hotel Orrington (1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) from Midway airport using public transportation?

I don’t want to have to spend $60+ on cab fare when I could just take the bus or the train.

Thank you!

I’m visiting Chicago with my friends for spring break and we decided to stay at Rodeway Inn, Lyons (8640 Ogden Ave) for the first few days. (chose the hotel for the price) I was told that they have a bus stop very close to the hotel and that’s why we chose the hotel. But I have just found out that the buses there only run until 7pm, and I will arrive at Midway Airport around 8pm. What is the best way to get to the hotel? Is taking a taxi going to be expensive?
Yea, i know… Obviously none of us know Chicago and we didnt know that it’s so far away and it’s apparently hard to get buses or trains there…
There are only 3 of us, and we can afford taking cabs everywhere, but it would be better if we could safe that money for shopping instead.

We did ask the hotel if there’s bus/train available in the area and they answered that they do.

Hi Guys..I have a flight from Los Angeles to St.Louis with a connection at Chicago.. The problem flight lands midnight at 12:20 AM and my connection is at 8:30 AM.

Is there anything to famous at chicago during that time or would you guys suggest that I just drive to St.Louis (reach my 5:30 AM ) or would you recommend I just sleep at chicago airport…

So I’m a freshman in college at CU Boulder. I’m from Chicago but I’ve been skiing in Utah since I was about 6. SO now I am trying to decide on where to buy my ski pass. I’m thinking of either Eldora or Copper. I like how close Eldora is, but Ive heard its smaller. I like how big Copper sounds, but Idont like how its almost 2 hrs away. Also, a big deciding factor would be if either has a bus that goes there and back. I know for a fact that Eldora has a bus, but I am still unsure as to whether Copper has one or not.

So…

Which do you think I should buy the pass for?

Eldora:
Pro: Close, Cheap, Has bus
Con: Small

Copper:
Pro: Big
Con: Far, More expensive, Might not have bus

I am leaving one job with the YMCA right now that is $10/hr with 14 hrs a week. I am going hopefully be a school bus driver soon at Jewels bus Company with $10-12/hr with at least 20 hrs a week. I want to know how much EMTs in Chicago make and their shifts to see whether or not i should keep my EMT Class because i wouldnt be able to do 2o hrs with EMT because since the bus company is paying for training i have to stay with them for 1 year or they doc $500. Which would you too? Thanks.

my boyfriend and i plan on putting a majority of our money together to move from the suburbs of chicago, to santa barbara, ca. unfortunately, he doesn’t drive and i very highly doubt my car will make the trip. therefore, that leaves us with either the bus or train (flying is too costly). we plan on using public transit and biking to get around once in SB, but now we’re faced with a new dilemma: how do we get our larger belongings like a couch, bed, etc, cross-country without a car?

if there is such a way, what would be some cheaper options, if any? or would we be just better off buying new furnishing once out there?

any help is majorly appreciated. i’m counting on you, guys! thanks in advance. :]

My aunt is in town from Atlanta and wants to meet me and my girlfriend for dinner at O’Callaghan’s (29 W. Hubbard st.) at 5:30 p.m tomorrow ( Wednesday).

I am also from Atlanta and New to Chicago and don’t know my way around yet.I live in Elmwood Park at Grand ave and Harlem ave. What is the best way to get to Hubbard st and Lasalle st from Elmwood park? I would like to drive and avoid taking a train or bus.

How is the parking there? Is there street parking and plenty of meters? Are there parking garages there that aren’t sky high price wise? if it’s best for me to take a bus or train can you please explain what train or bus I need to take and where to get off at? The more detailed answer the better.

Thank’s to all the nice people of Chicago that help me out with this question.