Hey Chicago locals - we're staying at the Hyatt in Wicker park for Saturday's show. Is there an easy bus route to get there and back? Thanks!
I would not take the train. If you don't mind a little walk, your best best is to hop on the Ashland bus and get off at Addison. From there you will have about a 5-6 block walk to Wrigley. Otherwise, Uber/Lyft would work.
For your location, the train will be more hassle than it is worth. You aren't that close to a Blue Line Stop and you have to head downtown to transfer which is the opposite direction of Wrigley. Then you will have to hop on a crowded ass Red Line. Not worth it in my opinion.
An Uber might cost $15 there, but $100 back due to demand. Happened to me in 2018. Demand was so high, we even went to a bar for a couple hours and walked quite a ways, still was $80 I think 2 or 3 hours after the show when it was only a $15 ride there.
Hey Chicago locals - we're staying at the Hyatt in Wicker park for Saturday's show. Is there an easy bus route to get there and back? Thanks!
I would not take the train. If you don't mind a little walk, your best best is to hop on the Ashland bus and get off at Addison. From there you will have about a 5-6 block walk to Wrigley. Otherwise, Uber/Lyft would work.
For your location, the train will be more hassle than it is worth. You aren't that close to a Blue Line Stop and you have to head downtown to transfer which is the opposite direction of Wrigley. Then you will have to hop on a crowded ass Red Line. Not worth it in my opinion.
An Uber might cost $15 there, but $100 back due to demand. Happened to me in 2018. Demand was so high, we even went to a bar for a couple hours and walked quite a ways, still was $80 I think 2 or 3 hours after the show when it was only a $15 ride there.
For sure. It will be much cheaper going there. If you are doing rideshare after your best best is to wait out the price surge at one of the numerous watering holes around Wrigley.
Don’t fret over parking expenses because the Cubs have got you covered with free remote parking at 3900 N. Rockwell St. It’s a gem, located just east of the Chicago River. Accessible from Irving Park Road, this parking lot is a game-changer for night and weekend games. Plus, with a free shuttle service whisking you to and from Wrigley Field, you can save your energy for cheering on the team. Shuttles start their rounds two hours before the first pitch, ensuring you arrive with time to spare. After the game, catch a ride back up to one hour post-game. Pickup and drop-off is conveniently located on Irving Park Road between Clark Street and Seminary Avenue.
This bus service is also available for other events at Wrigley. Took it last time PJ played there. Also took it for Guns 'n Roses last year. Super convenient for those coming from outside the city.
Are we to go off of the Cubs' website for entry guidelines on what can be brought into Wrigley? Doesn't sound like drawstring bags need to be clear. Below is what it says on cubs.com.
Our touchless entry process does not require you to remove items such as mobile phones, wallets and keys before passing through the metal detector.
Bag restrictions are in place for the 2024 season. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted at Wrigley Field. Other bags (such as wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, briefcases and soft-sided coolers) smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size are permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection. Please review the Prohibited Items List below for more details.
But after the show, bring your patience! The train stop outside the stadium is NUTS! Last year for Dead & Co we ended up walking back to our hotel (about a mile south down Clark) both nights and got there faster than we would have if we had waited to be able to get on the train.
When we saw PJ at Wrigley in 2016, we walked to the stop prior to Addison (Belmont, I think?) and caught the EL before everyone got on the Addison stop at Wrigley. Walk took maybe 5-10 minutes, but totally worth it to avoid the craziness.
Ok, I didn’t see a post on a Quick Look so not trying to derail, BUT. Have a bunch of buddies coming, some first timers…really want to show off a good pregame where the bar is playing PJ only (mostly). I always remember that when I was young and pumping me up so much. Anyone know what bars will be PJ heavy?
Ok, I didn’t see a post on a Quick Look so not trying to derail, BUT. Have a bunch of buddies coming, some first timers…really want to show off a good pregame where the bar is playing PJ only (mostly). I always remember that when I was young and pumping me up so much. Anyone know what bars will be PJ heavy?
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Not to spread fear, but someone was just stabbed earlier today [in broad daylight!] at the Addison Red Line stop (the one right next to Wrigley Field).
99.9% of the time you're going to be safe - but always be alert + vigilant as crimes can happen any time of day - anywhere in the city.
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Not to spread fear, but someone was just stabbed earlier today [in broad daylight!] at the Addison Red Line stop (the one right next to Wrigley Field).
99.9% of the time you're going to be safe - but always be alert + vigilant as crimes can happen any time of day - anywhere in the city.
That can happen in a small town of 500 people too,
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Not to spread fear, but someone was just stabbed earlier today [in broad daylight!] at the Addison Red Line stop (the one right next to Wrigley Field).
99.9% of the time you're going to be safe - but always be alert + vigilant as crimes can happen any time of day - anywhere in the city.
That can happen in a small town of 500 people too,
Indeed - but Chicago is a city not a small town. Wrigley Field is in Chicago.
A child's rhyme stuck in my head...
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
We are staying in a place over on W Irving Park Rd. It looks to be about a 15 min walk. Anyone aware if this would be a safe walk to and from? It's a 4 min drive, so we could, but I imagine we'd get back much quicker walking than attempting to drive back and get out of the ball park.
Yeah, I grew up in Lansing, and have been all over Detroit, Flint, and Chicago. I just have never been to or over by Wrigley. Agreed lol, that's why I thought a walk for the come down after the show would be good. Appreciate you!
Not to spread fear, but someone was just stabbed earlier today [in broad daylight!] at the Addison Red Line stop (the one right next to Wrigley Field).
99.9% of the time you're going to be safe - but always be alert + vigilant as crimes can happen any time of day - anywhere in the city.
That can happen in a small town of 500 people too,
Indeed - but Chicago is a city not a small town. Wrigley Field is in Chicago.
Thanks for the geography lesson but I didn’t need it. There was one fucking incident. No need to warn people like they’re going to be walking through Englewood.
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Happened to me in 2018. Demand was so high, we even went to a bar for a couple hours and walked quite a ways, still was $80 I think 2 or 3 hours after the show when it was only a $15 ride there.
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Don’t fret over parking expenses because the Cubs have got you covered with free remote parking at 3900 N. Rockwell St. It’s a gem, located just east of the Chicago River. Accessible from Irving Park Road, this parking lot is a game-changer for night and weekend games. Plus, with a free shuttle service whisking you to and from Wrigley Field, you can save your energy for cheering on the team. Shuttles start their rounds two hours before the first pitch, ensuring you arrive with time to spare. After the game, catch a ride back up to one hour post-game. Pickup and drop-off is conveniently located on Irving Park Road between Clark Street and Seminary Avenue.
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This bus service is also available for other events at Wrigley. Took it last time PJ played there. Also took it for Guns 'n Roses last year. Super convenient for those coming from outside the city.
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Our touchless entry process does not require you to remove items such as mobile phones, wallets and keys before passing through the metal detector.
Bag restrictions are in place for the 2024 season. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted at Wrigley Field. Other bags (such as wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, briefcases and soft-sided coolers) smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size are permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection. Please review the Prohibited Items List below for more details.
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
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https://wishlistfoundation.org/2024-fall-preparty-fundraisers/It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
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Indeed - but Chicago is a city not a small town. Wrigley Field is in Chicago.
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
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