February 21, 201115 yr Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of my beloved SoxTalk circles... I am pleased to announce that I will be making my first ever trip to Chicago to see the first two home series at the Cell this year! Along for the ride will be my father - hi8is Sr. We need some assistance my bead brothers and sisters. 1.) Which airport is best to fly into 2.) What is a good area to stay ( we're on a tight budget ) 3.) What is the best way to get to the park on public transit from the location you have recommended above 4.) Where can we get good deals on cheap tickets ( anyone here have a hookup ) 5.) Are you interested in meeting up for a game or a meal? I'm hoping to meet up with as many soxtalkers as possible. Thanks for any tips and any assistance. Love you all - my family.
February 22, 201115 yr If you're interested: http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=2319891
February 22, 201115 yr I would buy the cheapest ticket and let that determine which airport. However, I personally prefer Midway over O'Hare. If you can catch a flight on SW Airlines, that will probably end up being your cheapest option and land you in Midway anyway.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Feb 21, 2011 -> 07:16 PM) I would buy the cheapest ticket and let that determine which airport. However, I personally prefer Midway over O'Hare. If you can catch a flight on SW Airlines, that will probably end up being your cheapest option and land you in Midway anyway. Midway is definitely more convenient for me. I live about 10 minutes away from there, and it's definitely way closer to the park. It just usually seems that you'll find a cheaper flight with O'Hare because of the much higher volume there.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 21, 2011 -> 06:16 PM) If you're interested: http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=2319891 Can I use this for a possible spring training trip?
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ Feb 21, 2011 -> 07:28 PM) Can I use this for a possible spring training trip? Sure.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (hi8is @ Feb 21, 2011 -> 05:38 PM) 1.) Which airport is best to fly into - It doesn't matter.. fly into the airport that has the cheapest fare. Both airports provide direct rail transport to the city. O'hare = Blue Line / Midway = Orange Line 2.) What is a good area to stay ( we're on a tight budget ) - Stay in the River North area. I would look into this deal: http://www.travelzoo.com/hotels/chicago/976468/ Note that this deal expires on Feb 25. Great hotel and excellent location. From this hotel, you only walk 4 blocks to the Red Line at State & Grand, where you can catch the train to US Cellular Field. 3.) What is the best way to get to the park on public transit from the location you have recommended above - CTA: Red Line to the park/ blue line to O'hare/ orange line to Midway. Edited February 22, 201115 yr by SouthSidePride05
February 22, 201115 yr Author Thanks for the tips everyone. So far so good! You all rock. Anyone have the hookup on tickets to games?? w00t w00t!
February 22, 201115 yr All I gotta say is if you're looking for a spot to eat go to Portillos. They have no peer when it comes to cheesy beefs or ribs. Their shakes are the stuff dreams are made of as well. Edited February 22, 201115 yr by Jordan4life
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (hi8is @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 01:04 AM) thanks for all the tips guys - keep em comin! =) Manny's Deli on the Southside. Close to the Cell. Great place to eat. Can get a little pricey though. Edited February 22, 201115 yr by Quinarvy
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 12:12 AM) All I gotta say is if you're looking for a spot to eat go to Portillos. They have no peer when it comes to cheesy beefs or ribs. Their shakes are the stuff dreams are made of as well. Or do the local thing and eat at Ricobene's, then walk to the game (if you can still walk after that).
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 08:09 AM) Or do the local thing and eat at Ricobene's, then walk to the game (if you can still walk after that). Grab some Phil's pizza (right down 35th from the park), but get drunk beforehand to really enjoy it to the fullest.
February 22, 201115 yr Definitely stay somewhere close to the redline. If you priceline hotels in the loop or river north, you'll be fine and get a cheap rate.
February 22, 201115 yr My two cents...a lot of air traffic controllers would tell you that Midway is not safe. That being said, its still an airport that is used. Personally, I stick with O'hare, even though I live closer to Midway.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 12:21 PM) My two cents...a lot of air traffic controllers would tell you that Midway is not safe. That being said, its still an airport that is used. Personally, I stick with O'hare, even though I live closer to Midway. Why is that? I know its one of the shortest commercial runways in america, but I always prefer it because its easier to navigate.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 02:21 PM) My two cents...a lot of air traffic controllers would tell you that Midway is not safe. That being said, its still an airport that is used. Personally, I stick with O'hare, even though I live closer to Midway. I've never heard that. Have there been any accidents?
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 01:26 PM) Why is that? I know its one of the shortest commercial runways in america, but I always prefer it because its easier to navigate. I've never heard that either, and am very interested to know the reasoning.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 12:21 PM) My two cents...a lot of air traffic controllers would tell you that Midway is not safe. That being said, its still an airport that is used. Personally, I stick with O'hare, even though I live closer to Midway. Actual fatal airline incidents are so incredibly rare, that I can't imagine why people would pick one airport in the US over another for that reason. I mean, its like comparing a 0.0005% chance to a 0.0004% chance. Besides, I can think of at least a couple airline crashes at O'Hare that killed passengers, but I can't think of any at Midway off-hand (the SW flight that skidded off the runway killed two people in a car, but no one on board).
February 22, 201115 yr Author QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 04:17 PM) When are you coming here? April 6th - April 14th
February 22, 201115 yr Author QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 06:25 PM) This needs to be a reality show. Back in my drinking days it would have been hysterically funny. Now, it would just be - extremely entertaining.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (hi8is @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 01:15 PM) April 6th - April 14th You could try priceline and name your own price. Start at $40 for 3 star in NMA-River North Zone. The only caveat is priceline does not guarantee 2 beds, but I'm sure you could work that out with the hotel.
February 22, 201115 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 22, 2011 -> 12:46 PM) Actual fatal airline incidents are so incredibly rare, that I can't imagine why people would pick one airport in the US over another for that reason. I mean, its like comparing a 0.0005% chance to a 0.0004% chance. Besides, I can think of at least a couple airline crashes at O'Hare that killed passengers, but I can't think of any at Midway off-hand (the SW flight that skidded off the runway killed two people in a car, but no one on board). The approaches are also very different at MDW. They descend very quickly as opposed to most other airports, and they can also involve hard banking maneuvers during those landings.
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