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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, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by seclark

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)

My best friend takes Amtrak up from Kirksville (LaPlata) often. Their service is much better now that it has been in the past.

You'll definitely want to cab it, though. 1.2 miles = 12 blocks of hauling luggage. That would suck.

Other than that, doesn't sound like a bad idea. I hate driving up here and have been used to it for decades.

seclark · 08-20-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

My best friend takes Amtrak up from Kirksville (LaPlata) often. Their service is much better now that it has been in the past.

You'll definitely want to cab it, though. 1.2 miles = 12 blocks of hauling luggage. That would suck.

Other than that, doesn't sound like a bad idea. I hate driving up here and have been used to it for decades.

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,
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**Saul Good** · 08-20-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

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.

seclark · 08-20-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

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.

all right...**** it. you guys have convinced me that i'm not walking. either transit or cab, but i'm not hoofing it.
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Frazod · 08-20-2013, 02:02 PM

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all right...**** it. you guys have convinced me that i'm not walking. either transit or cab, but i'm not hoofing it.
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And a cab won't be all that expensive - I can get from Union Station to my office for about $7 in rush hour traffic, and that's about 10 blocks. They do charge an additional $2 for an extra person.

FlaChief58 · 08-20-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

My best friend takes Amtrak up from Kirksville (LaPlata) often. Their service is much better now that it has been in the past.

You'll definitely want to cab it, though. 1.2 miles = 12 blocks of hauling luggage. That would suck.

Other than that, doesn't sound like a bad idea. I hate driving up here and have been used to it for decades.

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

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.

**Rain Man** · 08-20-2013, 11:10 AM

seclark likes fast women.

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Dayze · 08-20-2013, 11:16 AM

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seclark likes fast women.

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BlackHelicopters · 08-20-2013, 11:20 AM

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seclark likes fast women.

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Or is it women with endurance?

seclark · 08-20-2013, 11:23 AM

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seclark likes fast women.

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she's not fast at everything. it took her over an hour to wash my pickup sunday. when I mentioned to her she missed a spot, she told me to go **** myself.
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Chiefshrink · 08-20-2013, 11:20 AM

Please be careful where you go. There have been over 500 murders this year and Rahm doesn't give a shit either. Granted the majority are gang murders but they are getting very bold and starting to move this gang crap outside of the hoods now.

SLAG · 08-20-2013, 11:23 AM

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Please be careful where you go. There have been over 500 murders this year and Rahm doesn't give a shit either. Granted the majority are gang murders but they are getting very bold and starting to move this gang crap outside of the hoods now.

Union Station and the area's he is referring to, they will be fine

That is all business / tourist area - the crime that goes on down there isn't murder

**HemiEd** · 08-20-2013, 01:57 PM

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Please be careful where you go. There have been over 500 murders this year and Rahm doesn't give a shit either. Granted the majority are gang murders but they are getting very bold and starting to move this gang crap outside of the hoods now.

What you talkin' about? We have some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, it must be safe!

08-20-2013, 11:06 AM	Topic Starter
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