[Barlibash] getting around chicago and things to do

[maegwen]

Chicago's taxis, despite a recent increase in fares, are more reasonable
than those of many other major US cities. Charges are $1.50 at the drop of
the flag, $1.20 per mile and 50¢ for each additional passenger. Cabs can be
hailed anytime in the Loop and other central neighborhoods; otherwise call
Yellow (tel 312/829-4222) or Checker taxis (tel 312/243-2537).

~ http://www.chicagotraveler.com/trains-buses.htm

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 Getting around Chicago is simple and quick, thanks to buses and the "L," a
system of elevated trains operated 24 hours a day by the Chicago Transit
Authority (CTA; tel 312/836-7000). Pick up a CTA System Map, available at
most subway stations and visitor centers or from the CTA office on the
seventh floor of the Merchandise Mart. 
 
 The CTA no longer accepts tokens; instead, riders purchase a transit card
(available in all El stations) and add value to it. One ride costs $1.50;
another ride within two hours costs just 30¢. If you plan to be on the move,
passes good for one ($5), two ($9), three ($12) or five ($18) days of
unlimited rides might be a good idea. They're available at O'Hare, Midway
and Amtrak subway stations.
 
 http://www.chicagotraveler.com/trains-buses.htm

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A moonlight cruise or other sort of boat trip has been proposed as one
possibility for Friday night. There are also Fireworks cruises. Links to a
number of tour operators can be found here:

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/boat_tours.htm


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In fact, there is a ton of information to be found at this site, including
good maps for printing out, if you are into that type of thing:

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/



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