couple questions about chicago

BMoore09

So Im fliying into Midway and stayin @ a hotel at O'hare. Is it a pretty easy train ride from one airport to the other? Do I have to take any buses? How long would that subway ride take?

Also, how long is the ride from Ohare to the Vic stop?

And finally, what time do the trains stop, if at all, at night? I'd like to hang out downtown AFTER the show and come back to the hotel via subway.

thanks!

lowlight10

go here.

http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/systemmaps.html

see where Ohare is (upper left) and Midway (lower left)? thats the system map.

the Vic is on the red line (Belmont stop).

satansbedbugs

this may sound like a stupid question, but why dont you just fly straight to o'hare?

BMoore09

well, im flying from Sarasota, FL, which does a nonstop to midway, not ohare.

i hate taking off/landing...the less i do that the better.

jlew24asu

take the orange line to clark and lake (downtown) get off and get on the blue line. take that until it ends. (ohare)

BMoore09

jlew24asu wrote:

take the orange line to clark and lake (downtown) get off and get on the blue line. take that until it ends. (ohare)

how long do you think that will take?

satansbedbugs

lowlight10 wrote:

go here.

http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/systemmaps.html

see where Ohare is (upper left) and Midway (lower left)? thats the system map.

the Vic is on the red line (Belmont stop).

how far is it to downtown from o'hare. I am taking a shuttle bus from the airport , just wondering.

jlew24asu

BMoore09 wrote:

how long do you think that will take?

about 25 mins from midway to downtown. about 45 mins from downtown to ohare.

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

how far is it to downtown from o'hare. I am taking a shuttle bus from the airport , just wondering.

on what day? why a shuttle bus? and where is it taking you?

it takes about 45mins on the train from ohare to downtown. but thats becuase of the amount of stops it makes. a bus could take an hour or more depending on time of day, and day.

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

about 25 mins from midway to downtown. about 45 mins from downtown to ohare.

45 minute drive from o'hare to downtown?

lowlight10

satansbedbugs wrote:

45 minute drive from o'hare to downtown?

yes, easily. if youre comin in between 4:30 and 6, it will be even longer.

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

on what day? why a shuttle bus? and where is it taking you?

it takes about 45mins on the train from ohare to downtown. but thats becuase of the amount of stops it makes. a bus could take an hour or more depending on time of day, and day.

I dont know , I dont know the train system to well and it seemed cool at the time to do. It takes me from the airport to the hotel downtown . 8 blocks from grant park.

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

45 minute drive from o'hare to downtown?

train ride. dirve all depends on traffic. but its usually no less then 45 mins.

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

I dont know , I dont know the train system to well and it seemed cool at the time to do. It takes me from the airport to the hotel downtown . 8 blocks from grant park.

trains are easy. its about 45 min train ride to downtown. but to play it safe, a bus to the front door of the hotel isnt a bad idea. traffic will probably suck and it will probably take an hour or so. so bus is fine.

voodoopug

jlew24asu wrote:

train ride. dirve all depends on traffic. but its usually no less then 45 mins.

agreed, it is typically 1 hour plus from Ohare to the Circle during evening rush hour..

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

trains are easy. its about 45 min train ride to downtown. but to play it safe, a bus to the front door of the hotel isnt a bad idea. traffic will probably suck and it will probably take an hour or so. so bus is fine.

yeah, its like 25 extra bucks , but when you get off the plane a shuttle bus takes you directly to your hotel. I figure if im going to chicago better get to the hotel in some style . jk. I figured a cab would be like 50 bucks, fuck that.

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

yeah, its like 25 extra bucks , but when you get off the plane a shuttle bus takes you directly to your hotel. I figure if im going to chicago better get to the hotel in some style . jk. I figured a cab would be like 50 bucks, fuck that.

cab would be a flat rate of 30 something I think. bus - 25 train - 2 bucks.

choice is yours. what hotel are you staying at?

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

cab would be a flat rate of 30 something I think. bus - 25 train - 2 bucks.

choice is yours. what hotel are you staying at?

uh I think its called the hyatt chicago. Not sure of the address yet. Im shackin up with a few friends

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

uh I think its called the hyatt chicago. Not sure of the address yet. Im shackin up with a few friends

train would be a piece of cake. get on blue line, get off at clark and lake, and walk (or short cab) to hotel. I live about 2 blocks from that hotel, its not far from the train stop.

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

train would be a piece of cake. get on blue line, get off at clark and lake, and walk (or short cab) to hotel. I live about 2 blocks from that hotel, its not far from the train stop.

If I didnt already pay for a shuttle , I would take you up on that offer. We should meet for a drink or something on saturday night after I get out of wrigley since you live a couple blocks from where im staying. I dont know what your plans are.

satansbedbugs

I plan on being buzzed up pretty good during my short stay.....

jlew24asu

would love to. just give me your extra vic ticket and we'll be best friends I think there is a big meetup on sunday for the show. you are going to that right?

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

would love to. just give me your extra vic ticket and we'll be best friends I think there is a big meetup on sunday for the show. you are going to that right?

sure am . is it in grant park? I think it is. wish I had an extra. I actually kind of passed on the vic to spend more time in the city and to go to wrigley. There will be other shows of that caliber, garauteed!!!!

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

sure am . is it in grant park? I think it is. wish I had an extra. I actually kind of passed on the vic to spend more time in the city and to go to wrigley. There will be other shows of that caliber, garauteed!!!!

you kind of passed it up?? YOU ARE INSANE city is one hell of a city but wow. yes, grant park 8pm sharp

GraySaturday

FYI, I live on the blue line (to ohare) and with construction and 15mph slow zones over much of the track up there, its a VERY long ride to ohare from the loop.

You'd be much better off taking a taxi or a shuttle...

ALSO.. please note.. for ANYONE taking the blueline downtown to switch to the redline for the VIC show...

(From the CTA website)
Single Track in Effect on Blue Line O’Hare Branch This Week
Late night single track operation will be in effect throughout the week on the Blue Line’s O’Hare Branch between Grand and Damen. Northbound customers boarding at Grand, Chicago and Division should board on the southbound side of the platform at the following times.


9 p.m. Friday, July 27 until 9 a.m. Saturday, July 28
4 a.m. Sunday, July 29 until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29
8 p.m. each evening until 4 a.m. each morning from Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2.

This makes for a VERY slow ride.. best to avoid the blueline if possible

jlew24asu

great info grey. I forgot about that. trains have been sucking ass lately.

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

you kind of passed it up?? YOU ARE INSANE city is one hell of a city but wow. yes, grant park 8pm sharp

I know I am crazy, but what are you gonna do? It was either go to the vic and fly directly home or go to lolla and spend some time in a city in which ive never ventured. Trust me my friend there will be more!! by the way , I believe you know my roommate---my2hands?

jlew24asu

satansbedbugs wrote:

I know I am crazy, but what are you gonna do? It was either go to the vic and fly directly home or go to lolla and spend some time in a city in which ive never ventured. Trust me my friend there will be more!! by the way , I believe you know my roommate---my2hands?

o yea, thats your roomie?? we lock horns in political debates in the moving train. good guy. he said if he wasnt taking his roomate, I was first on his list....hmmmmm.......:)

satansbedbugs

jlew24asu wrote:

o yea, thats your roomie?? we lock horns in political debates in the moving train. good guy. he said if he wasnt taking his roomate, I was first on his list....hmmmmm.......:)

Long , LOng Story.....Ill tell you all about it when we meet on sunday...

satansbedbugs

I dont know, chicago might not be ready for me. I wish I could stay longer , but I hear the waves calling my name when I return......