Best way to get to Wrigley?

BSully

JeBurkhardt said:

We are staying at the Hilton/Magnificent Mile and taking the Red line from Clark/Division. Going back that night, how is the neighborhood that we will be walking through to get back to the hotel? It seems ok, but we usually stay by Grant Park, so I have not been up in that area at night.

Actually, that's the exact hotel that I'm staying at too!
We need to form a group and stay together...

JeBurkhardt

BSully said:

JeBurkhardt said:

We are staying at the Hilton/Magnificent Mile and taking the Red line from Clark/Division. Going back that night, how is the neighborhood that we will be walking through to get back to the hotel? It seems ok, but we usually stay by Grant Park, so I have not been up in that area at night.

Actually, that's the exact hotel that I'm staying at too!
We need to form a group and stay together...

We will only be going to the Saturday show, but that sounds like an idea.

BSully

I wonder how many others are staying at the same hotel/area?

jonbond1779

Bentleyspop said:

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cblock4life

Staying at Hilton Garden Inn Magnificent Mile. 

PJammin

If you can find an airbnb close to Wrigley that would be the easiest option. If you're coming back downtown after the show the Red Line is the most convenient (by proximity to Wrigley) to get back downtown. It DEFINITELY takes patience. Like others have suggested, walking up a stop isn't a bad idea. For me, after standing for 3.5 hours I'm not a big fan of walking for another 20 minutes. Find a bar in the neighborhood, have a drink and let the crowd disperse is a great option too. I LOVE the idea of groups getting back to hotels safe. 2024 Chicago is not 2016 Chicago. 

RatherStarved

I stayed at the Fairfield magnificent mile for another concert at Wrigley last year and I didn’t feel unsafe at all walking from the subway station to the hotel after the show.  It did take a while to get a train just because of the number of people.  

BSully

RatherStarved said:

I stayed at the Fairfield magnificent mile for another concert at Wrigley last year and I didn’t feel unsafe at all walking from the subway station to the hotel after the show.  It did take a while to get a train just because of the number of people.  

I think that's the other thing, there will be thousands of people leaving the concert and going to the various neighborhoods after. It's not like you will be walking down and empty street with no one around.

Gern Blansten

JeBurkhardt said:

We are staying at the Hilton/Magnificent Mile and taking the Red line from Clark/Division. Going back that night, how is the neighborhood that we will be walking through to get back to the hotel? It seems ok, but we usually stay by Grant Park, so I have not been up in that area at night.

no problem 

mace1229

gocubsgo said:

Barrygoosey said:

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. 

gocubsgo

mace1229 said:

gocubsgo said:

Barrygoosey said:

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.   

Yieldwaukee

BSully said:

I wonder how many others are staying at the same hotel/area?

We are at the Hilton/Magnificent Mile as well. Saturday show only.

MidwesternGirl

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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. 

ZoSoTim

Take the L. Stops a block away from Wrigley. 

east_ia_pj_fan

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.

tylermoore

wsimon74 said:

JD87070 said:

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. 

This is the way 

LiteTheMatch

Barrygoosey said:

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!

See link for best CTA routes:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hyatt+Place+Chicago+/+Wicker+Park,+1551+W+North+Ave+Ashland,+Chicago,+IL+60622/Wrigley+Field,+West+Addison+Street,+Chicago,+IL/@41.9324361,-87.6705431,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x880fd2db5ae266c3:0x969f1c6f9cfb04ab!2m2!1d-87.667283!2d41.9103739!1m5!1m1!1s0x880fd3b2e59adf21:0x1cea3ee176ddd646!2m2!1d-87.6553327!2d41.9484384!3e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==

PJ_Hawkeye

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?

LiteTheMatch

PJ_Hawkeye said:

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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