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seclark · 08-20-2013, 11:06 AM

so, the wife is running in the Chicago marathon in October. I've only been there once and swore i'd never drive there again...not familiar w/the area at all.

we're considering taking Amtrak up. staying at the Hilton Chicago, which looks like it's pretty much right at the start/finish. according to google, it's 1.2 miles from the Amtrak station. wife says we can walk it to the hotel and back when we head home.

to those who are familiar w/the area, is this a good idea, or do you suggest we take a cab? the walk doesn't bother me as long as it's safe. I mean, she runs...I don't.

any answers/suggestions are appreciated.

thanks,
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(just a dumb country boy that doesn't get away from home very often)

Frazod · 08-20-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

sweet...that's a 16 minute walk from the hotel. son and his wife(who is also running) are going too, but spending the week due to a meeting she has. i'm starting to form a plan.
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Are you planning to be here on any weekdays, or just over the weekend?

KChiefer · 08-20-2013, 01:02 PM

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1.2 miles in Chicago = 2.75 hours = $200. Take the rail

Agree, the El is a good way to get around if you're trying to keep your budget low. Their buses aren't bad either, IMO.

seclark · 08-20-2013, 01:03 PM

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Are you planning to be here on any weekdays, or just over the weekend?

I think we're coming in sat morning and leaving Monday some time.
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ndws · 08-20-2013, 01:07 PM

I generally go there a number of times, and in fact am going in a couple weeks. Anyway, the difference in Amtrak vs Southwest flying into Midway was about $30 roundtrip (at least for my upcoming trip). 1.5 hrs in the air or 8+ on the rail from KC.

If you fly into Midway, you can get a 3 day CTA pass (good for rail and buses) right at the orange line stop in the airport from their pseudo ATM. Its like $13 for that 3 day pass. Not sure cost of a 7 day pass.

seclark · 08-20-2013, 01:09 PM

thanks for the info, all.
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vailpass · 08-20-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

You could go here to watch the game while Mrs. seclark is jogging.

http://www.tiltedkilt.com/

Bearcat and I have had lunch here before. They might have enough TVs to air multiple games.

Good tip. SEC in case you aren't aware the Kilt is like Hooters but with hotter girls. Just in case you're wife is the kind that objects to this sort of place.

Frazod · 08-20-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

I think we're coming in sat morning and leaving Monday some time.
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Probably won't work for doing lunch/drinks, then. Oh well.

**Bearcat** · 08-20-2013, 01:23 PM

Looks like the blue line would get you halfway there... I've never used Amtrak in Chicago, but downtown is fine. I've walked around that area quite a bit and besides declining the invitation to open my wallet for a couple of homeless people, I've never been bothered.

And yeah, Titled Kilt is cool... better food than Hooters and the scenery is at least just as nice.

seclark · 08-20-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Good tip. SEC in case you aren't aware the Kilt is like Hooters but with hotter girls. Just in case you're wife is the kind that objects to this sort of place.

i'm aware, and she knows i'm harmless...it's all good.
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seclark · 08-20-2013, 01:27 PM

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Probably won't work for doing lunch/drinks, then. Oh well.

thanks, but i'm staying close to the hotel and getting the hell out of there as soon as I can.
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vailpass · 08-20-2013, 01:29 PM

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Looks like the blue line would get you halfway there... I've never used Amtrak in Chicago, but downtown is fine. I've walked around that area quite a bit and besides declining the invitation to open my wallet for a couple of homeless people, I've never been bothered.

And yeah, Titled Kilt is cool... better food than Hooters and the scenery is at least just as nice.

MUCH better good. And hotter girls, at least in Phoenix.

vailpass · 08-20-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

i'm aware, and she knows i'm harmless...it's all good.
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**Bearcat** · 08-20-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

MUCH better good. And hotter girls, at least in Phoenix.

I've been to Tilted Kilt in Chicago more in the past 5 or 10 years than any Hooters... I'll always opt for Buffalo Wild Wings or any other sports bar.

vailpass · 08-20-2013, 01:36 PM

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I've been to Tilted Kilt in Chicago more in the past 5 or 10 years than any Hooters... I'll always opt for Buffalo Wild Wings or any other sports bar.

Agreed. I don't do Hooters or any of the"girl" bars typically. I like my neighborhood hang out.

**Saul Good** · 08-20-2013, 01:47 PM

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well, to be honest, all i'm carrying fits in a backpack. she's got all her shit in the suitcase and is the health fruitcake. if she can run 26.2 mi, surely she ought to be able to pull a suitcase on rollers for 1.2, but I see your point.

she's getting prices to ride up from quincy, but I don't know why...we're only 5miles from the laplata Amtrak station. I guess i'll mention it to her.

thanks,
sec

Trust me...you do not want to haul/roll a suitcase for a mile + through Chicago. Download a free app on your phone for the transit lines (the "l") and take the train. The app is really handy. It shows you all the stops and tells you how long your wait until the next train is.

08-20-2013, 11:06 AM
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1779900	chicago so, the wife is running in the Chicago marathon in October. I've only been there once and swore i'd never drive there again...not familiar w/the area at all. we're considering taking Amtrak up. staying at the Hilton Chicago, which looks like it's pretty much right at the start/finish. according to google, it's 1.2 miles from the Amtrak station. wife says we can walk it to the hotel and back when we head home. to those who are familiar w/the area, is this a good idea, or do you suggest we take a cab? the walk doesn't bother me as long as it's safe. I mean, she runs...I don't. any answers/suggestions are appreciated. thanks, sec (just a dumb country boy that doesn't get away from home very often)
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08-20-2013, 01:07 PM	#19
ndws Starter Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $10010931	I generally go there a number of times, and in fact am going in a couple weeks. Anyway, the difference in Amtrak vs Southwest flying into Midway was about $30 roundtrip (at least for my upcoming trip). 1.5 hrs in the air or 8+ on the rail from KC. If you fly into Midway, you can get a 3 day CTA pass (good for rail and buses) right at the orange line stop in the airport from their pseudo ATM. Its like $13 for that 3 day pass. Not sure cost of a 7 day pass. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. -Benjamin Franklin
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seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1779900	thanks for the info, all. sec __________________ "Mr. seclark. Wrong for gravy, wrong for jelly, wrong for biscuits." -rj "If every Planeteer who was disliked by another Planeteer stopped being a Planeteer we wouldn't have any Planeteers." -rj
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08-20-2013, 01:23 PM	#23
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2904931	Looks like the blue line would get you halfway there... I've never used Amtrak in Chicago, but downtown is fine. I've walked around that area quite a bit and besides declining the invitation to open my wallet for a couple of homeless people, I've never been bothered. And yeah, Titled Kilt is cool... better food than Hooters and the scenery is at least just as nice. __________________
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