So you're coming to Chicago

[RoaringRiot]

Also....depending on the Cubs we'll either be crawling through Wrigley starting at Irish Oak at 3p on Saturday or we'll be watching the game at Woody's starting at 1p. 

[toldozer]

Ok @Squirrel  I'm staying by ohare (free shuttle to and from the airport)  so ill be taking the el train 4 times total.  Twice to the city and twice back.  It'll be cheaper for me buying tickets each time instead of that 20 dollar transportation pass right? 

[Squirrel]

30 minutes ago, toldozer said:

Ok @Squirrel  I'm staying by ohare (free shuttle to and from the airport)  so ill be taking the el train 4 times total.  Twice to the city and twice back.  It'll be cheaper for me buying tickets each time instead of that 20 dollar transportation pass right? 

Looks like it is $5 for single ticket from Ord and the other are $2.50.  So you are looking at around 12.50 for the 4 passes.  If you are sure you won't be catching a bus in the city then yes.  

 

http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/fares/unlimitedridecards.aspx

[dave-o]

I stayed at a hostel in Wicker Park for a week over the summer...  I have never enjoyed a city as much as I did Chicago...  The neighborhood of Wicker Parker is just too cool and its right on the Blue Line/Damen St stop...  

[Jangler]

On 10/17/2017 at 1:51 AM, CatTower said:

Lol, sorry but I find it hard to believe that a city of 27,000 is more dangerous than a city of 2.7 million.  Also, take note it's a lot easier to record violent crime in a small city.  There's also less homeless people as well.

percentages can be a bitch.

[faultlessjoint]

Giordanos is definitely the best Chicago deep dish. But my favorite Chicago food is the Italian beef.

Go to Al's (there are several throughout the city) and get a beef hot and wet (you can also add provolone, which is not traditional but very tasty). Some people will tell you Portillos is better but they are wrong.

[hepcat]

Solid write up on Chicago. Great city, very fun to visit. I’m my opinion way better than Boston/Philly/NYC

[PantherFanInPhilly]

Chicago is a hell of a city.  Lots of fun and plenty of nice people.  I met my wife there.  Just don't go too far on the southside and you'll be fine.  

Have a dipped italian beef for me!