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Rob Dehlinger
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Hi!

For those of you come to Chicago, I recommend trips on METRA, our Commuter Rail System.

Nelson Rockefeller and the LIRR notwithstanding, you will be hard-pressed to find a better system anywhere in the US.

On weekends you can get an unlimited pass for only $5 and although some lines do not operate on weekends, you can cover some great amounts of mileage.

3 of the line go out to the suburban "boonies" and many of the lines are being upgraded and expanded.

All Aboard!

Rob


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Rob,

In May, my family will be spending a few hours in Chicago before boarding the Zephyr to Colorado. We would like to go from Union Station to approximately 200W to 200E on Chicago blvd?.

Whats the best/easiest/economical method to go there and get back to the station?


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Hi!

Probably a CTA bus.

Go to www.metrarail.com and then click on transit links, which will take you to the CTA website.

Enjoy the trip!

Cheers!

Rob


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Hi Rob,

I really enjoy spending a weekend in Chicago, but getting a good rate at a downtown hotel is getting next to impossible. Do you know of any suburban METRA stations within walking distance of a nice hotel? Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, that sort of thing.

Thanks,

Mark

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Mark,
Try Priceline. We head into the city every month or so for dinner, theatre, night away from the kids, etc., and we've gotten great deals using Priceline. I only bid on 4*/5* now that they've dropped the Boutique hotels (my personal favorites) and we've never had a bad experience. Bid Loop/Grant Park or NMA for easy downtown access.

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