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chriszeechriszee Posts: 107
edited July 2016 in The Porch
Hi guys, does any have any suggestions for getting from O'Hare to Andersonville on Saturday that offers a car seat? We are travelling with our 9 month daughter and were hoping we didnt have to haul our car seat and base around. If we do have to, we will but we are weighing our options. It seems like most are approx. $80 with a car seat and that seems a little high especially considering we will need to get back to the airport as well. $150 for 2 trips seems a little absurd! Any insight would be great! Thanks!!!

PS Uber is not an option
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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    take the train? pretty sure you don't need car seats on the train...
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    Steve BarnabeSteve Barnabe Posts: 139
    chriszee said:

    Hi guys, does any have any suggestions for getting from O'Hare to Andersonville on Saturday that offers a car seat? We are travelling with our 9 month daughter and were hoping we didnt have to haul our car seat and base around. If we do have to, we will but we are weighing our options. It seems like most are approx. $80 with a car seat and that seems a little high especially considering we will need to get back to the airport as well. $150 for 2 trips seems a little absurd! Any insight would be great! Thanks!!!

    PS Uber is not an option

    You can take a train right from the airport and you won't need a car seat. Chicago has great public transportation.
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    jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,406
    CM189191 said:

    take the train? pretty sure you don't need car seats on the train...

    Yup
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    HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,420
    Blue Line from O'Hare to Jefferson Park, then take the Foster bus east. Or take the Blue Line all the way downtown then hop on the Red up to Berwyn.
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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,750
    HesCalledDyer said:

    Blue Line from O'Hare to Jefferson Park, then take the Foster bus east. Or take the Blue Line all the way downtown then hop on the Red up to Berwyn.

    Yeah. This will be your best bet. And save you a lot of money.
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    If I may ask?

    Where are you staying in Andersonville?
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    chriszeechriszee Posts: 107
    edited July 2016
    Thanks for the input everyone! About how long would that train ride be?

    We are staying at the Andersonville Guesthouse. We stayed there in 2013 and it was fantastic!
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    edited July 2016
    chriszee said:

    Thanks for the input everyone! About how long would that train ride be?

    We are staying at the Andersonville Guesthouse. We stayed there in 2013 and it was fantastic!

    What time do you arrive in Chicago on Saturday?

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    chriszeechriszee Posts: 107
    We land at 11:24am
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    chriszee said:

    We land at 11:24am

    Well, that couldn't be more perfect. I was planning on heading in to the city around 11. I basically live 15 minutes from O'Hare. If you want to bring the car seat along, I will be more than happy to pick you and your family up at O'Hare, and drive you to Andersonville. I lived in Andersonville for YEARS. This will save you the hassle of a bus, cab, train, etc. Consider it my good deed of the year. Haha

    But yeah, if you want a ride to Andersonville from O'Hare, I will be more than happy to make it happen.

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    myoung321myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    edited July 2016
    Wow.... great offer

    Flying in on the 19th around 1pm.. catching train that will take us 3 blocks from the hotel near Lake and Michigan. but if you wanna swing by to give us a lift ;)
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    myoung321 said:

    Wow.... great offer

    Not the 1st time I have made that offer here on the board, over the years. Every once in a while I try to be "The Good Guy" Hahahaha

    But yeah, for just about every show here in Chicago, since 2003, I am pretty sure I am picking up or dropping off someone at O'Hare. Ha
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    Good PJ Karma for Wrigley underway..!
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    myoung321 said:

    Wow.... great offer

    Flying in on the 19th around 1pm.. catching train that will take us 3 blocks from the hotel near Lake and Michigan. but if you wanna swing by to give us a lift ;)

    I cant on Friday. I am working Friday. Sorry.
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    myoung321myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    myoung321 said:

    Wow.... great offer

    Flying in on the 19th around 1pm.. catching train that will take us 3 blocks from the hotel near Lake and Michigan. but if you wanna swing by to give us a lift ;)

    I cant on Friday. I am working Friday. Sorry.
    HAHAHA... damn.. ;)

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    shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,787
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    chriszee said:

    We land at 11:24am

    Well, that couldn't be more perfect. I was planning on heading in to the city around 11. I basically live 15 minutes from O'Hare. If you want to bring the car seat along, I will be more than happy to pick you and your family up at O'Hare, and drive you to Andersonville. I lived in Andersonville for YEARS. This will save you the hassle of a bus, cab, train, etc. Consider it my good deed of the year. Haha

    But yeah, if you want a ride to Andersonville from O'Hare, I will be more than happy to make it happen.

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    stina1118stina1118 Illinois Posts: 151
    Try something like this, it comes in handy and it's cheaper. Plus you can get future use of it. http://m.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12320162

    I got one for $50 so shop around!
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    chriszeechriszee Posts: 107
    Thanks Speedy, we will be in touch!!!!

    Stina, that thing looks unreal, may be a good purchase for future use!
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    stina1118stina1118 Illinois Posts: 151
    Yes! Especially for traveling with a toddler you can use it like a stroller.
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    P34RL J4MM3RP34RL J4MM3R Posts: 1,313
    I've got a car seat I can loan Speedy when he picks you up. I'll drop off at his house earlier that week and pick it up whenever. My kids don't need it anymore. Let me know.
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