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    mikeliskamikeliska Posts: 248
    sclinville said:

    Any locals with info on west roscoe street east of wrigley? Walkable? Safe? East of Sheffield ave thnx

    100% safe and walkable.
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    sclinvillesclinville Posts: 125
    awesome....looking for evidence for my defense against the wifes questioning lol. thnx
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    ZodZod Posts: 10,282
    MoodyBowman said:

    Waited until 9:30pm..to get the best email I've ever gotten...
    Won GA Night 1 Wrigley!
    Won GA Night 2 Wrigley!

    Amaze-balls!

    That's impressive! There must be a lot of GA tickets. It's not often it spills over to 2nd preference. I feel mildly guilty about telling my friend to ga night 1/reserved night 1/reserved night 2. I guess hindsight is 20/20 but he could of had GA night 2 instead of reserved :( He didn't get the night 1's, so it seemed a shame he didn't try for GA's on night 2. I guess you don't know that when your trying though.
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    zebbie24zebbie24 Posts: 19
    edited February 2016
    Since you can't pick up GA tix until the day of, how does the GA 1 person get their GA 2 nightly ticket. I.e. what method have people used to make sure the night 2 commitment holds? I'm asking since I have GA 1 and might be interested in swapping night 1 ga single for night 2 ga single. Thanks
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    The StugotsThe Stugots Posts: 306
    sclinville said:

    Any locals with info on west roscoe street east of wrigley? Walkable? Safe? East of Sheffield ave thnx

    Very safe and only a few blocks from Wrigley. Might be noisy as its right off the Clark street bars surrounding the park.
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    Joe118Joe118 Posts: 67
    anyone familiar with this area? Never been to Chicago. I just picked a cheap hotel relatively close to Wrigley. Best way to get to the field from here without driving?

    In the north Chicago neighborhood of Peterson Park, this modest hotel is 3 miles from Lane Beach, 5 miles from Wrigley Field ballpark and 10 miles from O'Hare International Airport.


    Address: 5952 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
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    sclinvillesclinville Posts: 125
    The Stugots said:

    sclinville said:

    Any locals with info on west roscoe street east of wrigley? Walkable? Safe? East of Sheffield ave thnx

    Very safe and only a few blocks from Wrigley. Might be noisy as its right off the Clark street bars surrounding the park.
    thanks...need all the help i can get lol
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    mikeliskamikeliska Posts: 248
    Joe118 said:

    anyone familiar with this area? Never been to Chicago. I just picked a cheap hotel relatively close to Wrigley. Best way to get to the field from here without driving?

    In the north Chicago neighborhood of Peterson Park, this modest hotel is 3 miles from Lane Beach, 5 miles from Wrigley Field ballpark and 10 miles from O'Hare International Airport.


    Address: 5952 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

    The area is fine but transit options to Wrigley leave a little bit to be desired. It's also not really near anything stereotypically touristy so if you're looking to make a weekend of it, I'd look elsewhere unless budget doesn't allow.
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    Sclinville, the area around Wrigley is not bad east of park. I park near (what we call here) the inner drive and it's 1/2 mile to walk to Wrigley. Like all places, keep your eye on your surroundings, don't walk alone if you can avoid it, but you shouldn't have any problem. There will be a lot of police out, since the neighborhood is always crying about something! To loud, to many people, to this..to that..LOL...
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    sclinvillesclinville Posts: 125
    thanks cubu...ive been to chicago a couple times and stayed at the days inn diversey once before but just walked to wrigley and back for ball games and know nothing of the area surrounding. sounds like it'll work just fine
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    Shouldn't have a problem. Welcome!
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    High Fidelity 2000High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,435
    I won reserved for night 1. Didn't put in for night 2. Gotta be back at work. Will probably kick myself but will listen in on the Wrigley Earth Cam thing.
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    Joe118Joe118 Posts: 67
    mikeliska said:

    Joe118 said:

    anyone familiar with this area? Never been to Chicago. I just picked a cheap hotel relatively close to Wrigley. Best way to get to the field from here without driving?

    In the north Chicago neighborhood of Peterson Park, this modest hotel is 3 miles from Lane Beach, 5 miles from Wrigley Field ballpark and 10 miles from O'Hare International Airport.


    Address: 5952 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

    The area is fine but transit options to Wrigley leave a little bit to be desired. It's also not really near anything stereotypically touristy so if you're looking to make a weekend of it, I'd look elsewhere unless budget doesn't allow.
    It's really just a room to sleep in for the night. I am definitely concerned about getting to and from the stadium though. Would something around the airport be better? I have never been to Chicago and don't have much experience with public transportation. Would love something that a train or bus would take us to.
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    Airport to far away unless you flying into Midway. Uber to the park from there. There are not a lot of hotels in wrigleyville. If you have coin, stay downtown, or just north of downtown near a subway station and take the train would be my best advice.
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    You can find something by the airport (o'hare) but wil have to do 2 transfers of trains to get to wrigley. Can be done and a lot of people do it. If you stay in Rosement, have the Casino to play at as well.
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,989
    I booked the City Suites Chicago...south of Wrigley, roughly 10 minute walk

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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,758
    Joe118 said:

    mikeliska said:

    Joe118 said:

    anyone familiar with this area? Never been to Chicago. I just picked a cheap hotel relatively close to Wrigley. Best way to get to the field from here without driving?

    In the north Chicago neighborhood of Peterson Park, this modest hotel is 3 miles from Lane Beach, 5 miles from Wrigley Field ballpark and 10 miles from O'Hare International Airport.


    Address: 5952 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

    The area is fine but transit options to Wrigley leave a little bit to be desired. It's also not really near anything stereotypically touristy so if you're looking to make a weekend of it, I'd look elsewhere unless budget doesn't allow.
    It's really just a room to sleep in for the night. I am definitely concerned about getting to and from the stadium though. Would something around the airport be better? I have never been to Chicago and don't have much experience with public transportation. Would love something that a train or bus would take us to.
    If you can stay on one of the train lines, getting to Wrigley will be a snap. O'Hare is a long haul from Wrigley, though. Wouldn't recommend staying out there unless it really is just to save some massive coin.
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,989
    The problem is the train after the show....last time most people just walked rather than wait 3 hours for the train

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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,758
    Gern Blansten said:

    The problem is the train after the show....last time most people just walked rather than wait 3 hours for the train

    Oh good call.
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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,758
    So what if you just drink in Wrigleyville for a while and grab an Uber?
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    rlaidepeasrlaidepeas St. Louis, MO Posts: 305
    I'm staying in the building on the left, literally stumbling distance from Wrigley. So excited!
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    That's if you get on at Addison. You can walk a few blocks north and get on at the Irving Park Stop, or go a few blocks south and get on at Belmont. I heard it was much easier. Bit of a hike though either way, but the concert buzz will make it a fun walk. They will also have Bike messengers in the street looking for rides...
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    Nice peas. Now I have a place to go to the bathroom before I head home!! :)
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,989
    slightofjeff said:

    So what if you just drink in Wrigleyville for a while and grab an Uber?

    Good plan for Saturday night...not sure about Monday night. Bars might be packed though
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    Joe118 said:

    anyone familiar with this area? Never been to Chicago. I just picked a cheap hotel relatively close to Wrigley. Best way to get to the field from here without driving?

    In the north Chicago neighborhood of Peterson Park, this modest hotel is 3 miles from Lane Beach, 5 miles from Wrigley Field ballpark and 10 miles from O'Hare International Airport.


    Address: 5952 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

    This hotel is a DUMP, and you will not be happy with your choice of area either.
    Spend the extra money and either stay downtown, or out by the Rosemont area(5 minutes from airport).
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    Joe118Joe118 Posts: 67
    Cubu said:

    Airport to far away unless you flying into Midway. Uber to the park from there. There are not a lot of hotels in wrigleyville. If you have coin, stay downtown, or just north of downtown near a subway station and take the train would be my best advice.

    Ok what about this Hampton Inn? Downtown. Easy access to Wrigley?

    Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    Joe118 said:

    Cubu said:

    Airport to far away unless you flying into Midway. Uber to the park from there. There are not a lot of hotels in wrigleyville. If you have coin, stay downtown, or just north of downtown near a subway station and take the train would be my best advice.

    Ok what about this Hampton Inn? Downtown. Easy access to Wrigley?

    Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
    There ya go.
    Check out downtown, walk over to Navy Pier and check out the lakefront.

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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    Nice place. About 1/2 mile walk/cab to CTA Red line. Chicago/State stop. Red line takes you directly to Wrigley.Get off at Addison.
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    Joe118Joe118 Posts: 67
    Great. Booked. Appreciate all the help.
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    SlickslickaSlickslicka Doniphan, NE Posts: 92
    Anyone have any info on the Days Inn off Clark St about a mile south of the stadium? Wife and I plan to walk from there. Crazy but never been to Chicago before.
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