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jlfinhidingjlfinhiding Posts: 80
edited August 2009 in The Porch
So its my very 1st PJ show in chicago....in fact my first time actually IN chicago, usually just drove thru it, but i need some info. about parking.
at all the other pj shows, they had special parking for 10club members and it was always free! however, i'm thinking it's prolly different in the BIG CITY of chicago??? so can anyone help me out with this info? as its my 7th show, and my cousin's 1st show and we are planning our trip for the 23rd!!! woohoo!!
thanks in advance!
:mrgreen:
"If you love somebody...tell them. Tell them today, tell them tomorrow, tell them every day in case it's the last time you ever get to speak to them."--EV, Summerfest 6/29/06

"I don't want to tell what the song is about because a lot of these lyrics have been open to interpretation and people have taken them on... they've become part owners..." -EV
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  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    hmmm.. Think I paid like $10 last time.. I didn't look for special ten club parking though.
  • jlfinhidingjlfinhiding Posts: 80
    ok...thanks...i thought it had to be something, all my other shows were like Alpine Valley out in the middle of nowhere and Detroit where it was free....so thanks.

    any and all info are still welcome!
    "easy" directions to the venue are welcome too! if ya wanna message them to me...coming from MI.

    you guys ROCK! thanks again!
    "If you love somebody...tell them. Tell them today, tell them tomorrow, tell them every day in case it's the last time you ever get to speak to them."--EV, Summerfest 6/29/06

    "I don't want to tell what the song is about because a lot of these lyrics have been open to interpretation and people have taken them on... they've become part owners..." -EV
  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    ok...thanks...i thought it had to be something, all my other shows were like Alpine Valley out in the middle of nowhere and Detroit where it was free....so thanks.

    any and all info are still welcome!
    "easy" directions to the venue are welcome too! if ya wanna message them to me...coming from MI.

    you guys ROCK! thanks again!
    The United Center isn't right downtown, in which you'd pay at least $20 for parking, but just outside the loop. It's actually on the verge of ghetto, so just be careful not to venture a block west.. East of the United Center is pretty nice though.

    Take 90/94 to Madison and go west a mile or two..
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    So its my very 1st PJ show in chicago....in fact my first time actually IN chicago, usually just drove thru it, but i need some info. about parking.
    at all the other pj shows, they had special parking for 10club members and it was always free! however, i'm thinking it's prolly different in the BIG CITY of chicago??? so can anyone help me out with this info? as its my 7th show, and my cousin's 1st show and we are planning our trip for the 23rd!!! woohoo!!
    thanks in advance!
    :mrgreen:
    Are you staying somewhere in Chicago? Also, you should attend the pre-post parties that they are having at Moretties... They have free parking for night 1 and a free shuttle to/from the UC... Should be a grand time!!!! :D
  • smobeesmobee Valparaiso Indiana Posts: 178
    Always paid the money and parked in parking lot right across the street. Get there at a reasonable time and there is no parking problems.
  • jlfinhidingjlfinhiding Posts: 80
    mrs. wes c.addle wrote:
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    So its my very 1st PJ show in chicago....in fact my first time actually IN chicago, usually just drove thru it, but i need some info. about parking.
    at all the other pj shows, they had special parking for 10club members and it was always free! however, i'm thinking it's prolly different in the BIG CITY of chicago??? so can anyone help me out with this info? as its my 7th show, and my cousin's 1st show and we are planning our trip for the 23rd!!! woohoo!!
    thanks in advance!
    :mrgreen:
    Are you staying somewhere in Chicago? Also, you should attend the pre-post parties that they are having at Moretties... They have free parking for night 1 and a free shuttle to/from the UC... Should be a grand time!!!! :D

    OMG!! are you serious!! WE ARE SOOO THERE!! i take it Moretties is a club/bar?? THANKS SOOO MUCH!! we may not stay the nite, cuz we're sooo close. and i NEVER drink at any of the shows so we may drive home after.
    (i don't drink...1-cuz i HATE public bathrooms..and 2-I don't wanna MISS ANY PART OF THE SHOW!! :D
    "If you love somebody...tell them. Tell them today, tell them tomorrow, tell them every day in case it's the last time you ever get to speak to them."--EV, Summerfest 6/29/06

    "I don't want to tell what the song is about because a lot of these lyrics have been open to interpretation and people have taken them on... they've become part owners..." -EV
  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    i always park at the red top lot on the NW of the stadium. they always put trucks along the alley, so i can shoot down the ally, jump back on madison and take that to the western to catch 290W

    this doesn't help you much, but yeah, go to the United Center's website for directions :lol:
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  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    mrs. wes c.addle wrote:
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    So its my very 1st PJ show in chicago....in fact my first time actually IN chicago, usually just drove thru it, but i need some info. about parking.
    at all the other pj shows, they had special parking for 10club members and it was always free! however, i'm thinking it's prolly different in the BIG CITY of chicago??? so can anyone help me out with this info? as its my 7th show, and my cousin's 1st show and we are planning our trip for the 23rd!!! woohoo!!
    thanks in advance!
    :mrgreen:
    Are you staying somewhere in Chicago? Also, you should attend the pre-post parties that they are having at Moretties... They have free parking for night 1 and a free shuttle to/from the UC... Should be a grand time!!!! :D

    OMG!! are you serious!! WE ARE SOOO THERE!! i take it Moretties is a club/bar?? THANKS SOOO MUCH!! we may not stay the nite, cuz we're sooo close. and i NEVER drink at any of the shows so we may drive home after.
    (i don't drink...1-cuz i HATE public bathrooms..and 2-I don't wanna MISS ANY PART OF THE SHOW!! :D
    Omg! Yes! You should def. go!!! Look it up on the discussion board! Lots of raffles. Goes til 3:30am!!!
    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=97889#p2271593
    I love that you hate public bathrooms!!! Me too! And yes, its a bar and they also serve food- just a few blocks from the UC! :mrgreen:
  • jlfinhidingjlfinhiding Posts: 80
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    ok...thanks...i thought it had to be something, all my other shows were like Alpine Valley out in the middle of nowhere and Detroit where it was free....so thanks.

    any and all info are still welcome!
    "easy" directions to the venue are welcome too! if ya wanna message them to me...coming from MI.

    you guys ROCK! thanks again!
    The United Center isn't right downtown, in which you'd pay at least $20 for parking, but just outside the loop. It's actually on the verge of ghetto, so just be careful not to venture a block west.. East of the United Center is pretty nice though.

    Take 90/94 to Madison and go west a mile or two..


    THANKS SOOO MUCH for great advice!!! i appreciate it, especially being a small town girl! thank u muchly!!
    "If you love somebody...tell them. Tell them today, tell them tomorrow, tell them every day in case it's the last time you ever get to speak to them."--EV, Summerfest 6/29/06

    "I don't want to tell what the song is about because a lot of these lyrics have been open to interpretation and people have taken them on... they've become part owners..." -EV
  • swtlewswtlew Posts: 73
    Parking near the UC will be more than 10 bucks. Probably closer to 30. Moretti's is within easy (about a mile) walking distance if they are actually offering free parking. That seems rare unless it is a pre-arranged deal. I sometimes park there and it is at least $10. But I've been to PJ pre-parties at Moretti's and they even had a PJ cover band playing. Don't worry too much about the neighborhood. Just don't walk alone or even away from the crowds with two or less. If you park in the plentiful lots around the UC you are pretty safe. Have a great time!
    I want to rock and roll all night, and part of every day. - M. McCready
  • iamicaiamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    There's usually plenty of parking lots near the United Center, but they can be kind of pricey. You're most likely not going to find street parking anywhere around that area unless you get there early in the morning. Just don't park on the street if there's any signs saying not to.
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  • Black1991Black1991 Posts: 122
    yup gonna be my first time in Chicago cant wait I rented a car figured it would be easier with my GPS.
  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Black1991 wrote:
    yup gonna be my first time in Chicago cant wait I rented a car figured it would be easier with my GPS.
    Prolly a great idea! Chicago can be kinda crazy! But if you staying downtown or on the loop, your within an easy 3 miles of everything... Remember too- Google maps has great walking directions too!
  • PRLJM1PRLJM1 Posts: 584
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    jlfinhiding wrote:
    ok...thanks...i thought it had to be something, all my other shows were like Alpine Valley out in the middle of nowhere and Detroit where it was free....so thanks.

    any and all info are still welcome!
    "easy" directions to the venue are welcome too! if ya wanna message them to me...coming from MI.

    you guys ROCK! thanks again!
    The United Center isn't right downtown, in which you'd pay at least $20 for parking, but just outside the loop. It's actually on the verge of ghetto, so just be careful not to venture a block west.. East of the United Center is pretty nice though.

    Take 90/94 to Madison and go west a mile or two..

    Holy crap, the UC is only a mile or two west of Madison? That's a lot closer for me. Just kidding...but at first glance, I was like "what?"
    Summerfest '95,Alpine '98,Ice Bowl(Alpine'00),Alpine'03,Chicago'06,Summerfest(x2)'06,Riverside Theater '08(EV),ChicagoII '09, PJ20-Alpine Valley 9/3/11, 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Voodoo Fest '13 (New Orleans), Milwaukee '14, Wrigley 1,2 '16
  • irish1313irish1313 Michigan Posts: 118
    So... I am taking my wife to her first PJ show ( for the last 9 shows I have gone without her... I was an obsessive dickhole, and she wasnt interested. I am bringing our 8 year old to, with the hope of scoring a ticket for him??!!???!! He is as stoked as I am about the shows.If I can score him a tix it would make me more that a Nothingman,,,and better than betterman ( at least to my kid)
    So, we are staying at the Hyatt- that our rabid fans will consume quickly. I called the Hyatt-$48 a night if you are staying at the hotel. I called several P garages within a few blocks- $35 over night.

    Now the drunken question comes to me...
    If I can park at Morrietties free overnight 1 night...I can save 48 bucks for family PJ goods.Any confirmation on free overnight parking at the Teamsters or behind Morietties?

    shoot away if any profound answers swirl

    thanks :mrgreen:
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    Grand Rapids 2003
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    Grand Rapids / Detroit 2006, Chicago 2009, PJ 20 both days, Wrigley 2013
  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    official UC parking

    http://www.unitedcenter.com/unitedcente ... eneral.asp

    Parking Charges: Cars $16, $21 & $31; Limousines $25; RVs $25; Buses $25. All prices subject to change

    i normally park at the red top lot, corner of damien and madison. normally about 13 to park there.
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