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Travel Board - Chicago hotels - near Wrigley?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:19 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:19 am
Thinking about heading to Chicago (first time) in late August to see Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field. Ideally, we would stay close to Wrigley and I have found a handful of hotels within a mile. Is that area nice? Should I stay further south? Looking at Chicago on google maps gives me anxiety because of how massive it is!
Any other things to check out in a weekend there other than the Willis Tower?
Any other things to check out in a weekend there other than the Willis Tower?
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 7:23 am
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Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:39 am to OnTheBrink
I've only been to Chicago once but I'm pretty sure you want to stay south around the magnificent mile area
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:42 am to 632627
Stay near Michigan Avenue and take train (not subway) to game.
Hard Rock Hotel, Swissotel, Hilton Palmer, Sheraton and Westin are all nice and "affordable" hotels.
Hard Rock Hotel, Swissotel, Hilton Palmer, Sheraton and Westin are all nice and "affordable" hotels.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 8:43 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:44 am to OnTheBrink
Best you'll do near wrigley is an apartment on vrbo
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:54 am to OnTheBrink
Yeah I would stay along the Magnificent Mile. Plenty of affordable hotels, and that is the main hub of attractions in Chicago. You can easily hop on the EL and get to Wrigley, but other than Wrigleyville, there is not much around the stadium. It is basically surrounded by apartments.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:08 am to slinger1317
Thanks for the advice all! Looks like the Magnificent Mile it is.
How difficult is it to get around in the city with no vehicle? Debating driving (8 hours) vs flying. I get anxiety getting around either way, but is the El train easy to use?
How difficult is it to get around in the city with no vehicle? Debating driving (8 hours) vs flying. I get anxiety getting around either way, but is the El train easy to use?
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 8:09 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:10 am to OnTheBrink
Once you get there, you'll be glad that you didn't have a vehicle. Very easy to get around.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:12 am to Will Cover
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Stay near Michigan Avenue and take subway to game.
Your recommendation is correct, but I can't take you seriously. Chicago has no subway.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:26 am to OnTheBrink
I bid 200 on Priceline for a 5 star hotel and got the langham....right next to trump tower...ranked the nicest hotel in the country
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:27 am to OnTheBrink
we stay in Evanston - I don't recall many hotel choices near Wrigley - the city is easy to get around in. Took the subway from the "bean" to Wrigley before the game. Choice privileges has a hotel in Evanston as well I think the Hilton has a hotel in Evanston that we used both and enjoyed them.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:28 am to Vandyrone
we used uber to get to resturants or specific locations or the subway to get to a general area.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:36 am to OnTheBrink
quote:We went last April and didn't have issues at all getting around without a car. The L was kind of sketchy coming from Midway, but it wasn't bad at all after that. It was extremely convenient.
How difficult is it to get around in the city with no vehicle? Debating driving (8 hours) vs flying.
Also, we stayed in the Magnificent Mile area. I'd recommend that since it's in the center of everything. The Red Line (I believe) runs from the Magnificent Mile to Wrigley.
Enjoy your time there and get some pizza. We had an amazing time on our trip. Chicago is a great city with so much to do. I can't wait to go back
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:39 am to OnTheBrink
quote:Very. I'm not sure how long you're going, but you can buy 3 day passes for $20 and 7 day passes for $28. They're available at the CTA terminals outside the airports if you plan on flying
but is the El train easy to use?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:48 am to ForeverLSU02
BTW, make sure to go to the Nutella Bar in Eataly and get a Nutella Crape 
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:50 am to ForeverLSU02
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ForeverLSU02
The plan is to fly in Friday morning and head out Sunday so the three day pass sounds like it is for us.
We are really looking forward to going and Wrigley is on my bucket list, granted I will be there for a concert.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:54 am to OnTheBrink
quote:We went in April last year. The ivy was dead and brown and they were doing construction on the outfield bleachers. I'd love to go back when the ivy is green and lively
Wrigley is on my bucket list, granted I will be there for a concert.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:55 am to OnTheBrink
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Thinking about heading to Chicago (first time) in late August to see Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field. Ideally, we would stay close to Wrigley and I have found a handful of hotels within a mile. Is that area nice? Should I stay further south? Looking at Chicago on google maps gives me anxiety because of how massive it is!
Dude just stay at a 4.5 or 4 star hotel in the Water Tower area - either use Hotwire or your favorite hotel chain (Hilton/Conrad, W/Westin, Hyatt, etc).
Not rocket science. Staying by Wrigley would be retarded IMO.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:56 am to dillpickleLSU
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I bid 200 on Priceline for a 5 star hotel and got the langham....right next to trump tower...ranked the nicest hotel in the country
Yup - this man knows what he's doing
Do youself a favor and have a drink with your woman at the bar in the Trump tower (it's on the 5th floor or so) overlooking the river. The cocktail waitresses in there are
and the view of the river ain't bad either Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:57 am to OnTheBrink
Between the EL and Uber you should be fine.
Try to get a reservation at Ditka's you won't regret it.
Try to get a reservation at Ditka's you won't regret it.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:58 am to OnTheBrink
Do not rent a vehicle. Use the EL and uber. Buy a 5 or 7 day pass for the EL when you get to the airport. It's very easy to use.
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