How long does it take to get to Ohare airport using Blue line coming from the loop?|177221

I have a plane ride to catch and I have only 2.5 hours to spare. I have to get to O_hare using blue line and was wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to wait for the train to arrive and how long the train ride is? I_m coming from the loop, am I cutting it close?

roughly an hour and a half and abpout the same geting thru security check points at Ohare

I have taken that line from the Loop to the Airport many times. And it usually takes 45 minutes only. assuming there is no construction going on with the tracks.

You should give yourself some extra time. Last time I recall there was construction going on with the O_hare blue line branch. I_d probably say give yourself an hour and a half.

About an hour...

Where is the best place to stay for a weekend series at Wrigley Field?|180079

Looking for somewhere between Wrigley and Navy Pier. Also, when I say _best_ I don_t necessarily mean the most expensive, or the one with the best reputation, but one that provides a decent value, a clean room, and a great location.

Try the Days Inn over on Diversey and Clark street. It_s walking distance from Wrigley Field (well, about six or seven blocks, but it_s a nice walk on a good day). The area has a lot of shops and bars and the hotel is always busy. In fact, a lot of touring rock bands stay there when they_re playing at bars in the Wrigleyville area. It_s pretty busy, as i said, so try to make those reservations now.

The Whitehall is a nice hotel located right next to the magnificent mile...price is good too.. The Drake is classy upscale much lower priced than the ritz carlton and the penininsula. But you can_t beat the Four Seasons Chicago, one of the nicest hotels in the world...its so choice.

I would stay downtown and take the red line to Wrigley Field. Taking the _el_ will cost you $1.75/person each way but it drops you off right next to Wrigley Field and you can easily get on the red line downtown. As for hotels I would look at the Hyatt on Wacker (near Michigan Ave and the river). It is usually rather cheap but still a nice hotel and within walking distance on Navy Pier, the redline, and shopping, and good food.
To help you with the public transportation system try:
www.transitchicago.com

What happened to Wayne the massage tech at the Soul Spa in DC? Where can he be found?|175750

He gave the best massages ever, and I was going to Soul for my birthday for his work. He_s not there anymore, and I am dissapointed!

I heard he moved the Business to Annapolis.

Umm, have you called the spa and asked?

How much does it cost to get into the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center?|189705

Its on Centre Point. In Saugus, Ca.
How much is it for kids and adults?

I_ve never heard of this place. What is it?

$3.95

When driving north on 294 into downtown chicago, what was the story behind the building with blood on the side|172968

I remember driving down 294 into chicago and if you look to your right there was a building with blood splattered right outside a window. The buliding was almost a khaki color. It was located right before the sox stadium. Anyone know where i can get info?

well, 294 doesn_t go by or near Sox Stadium. Maybe you mean the Dan Ryan X-way?

Where are any good photography classes that 2 teenagers can take?|159487

My friend and I would like to take photography classes (we are both 13), but we do not know of any good places in the Houston area. Please help! (: Thanks!

You are lucky you live in a large city and I_m sure there are a lot of opportunities. Check out some of the local galleries or photo supply shops in your area. A lot of local photographers who display their art are more than happy to, and usually often do, teach on the side for a little extra money. The nice thing about that is they usually have their own studios and you can learn the craft while using their facilities. Check with your school and see if there are any fine arts programs offered off-campus through the school district. Check with your local municipal museum. In the mean time, just keep snapping those photos and use your computer! Everything is digital these days and there are some awesome applications out there. Best of luck to you guys! My son ended up on a photography scholarship to SCAD, and he started later than you guys.

How do I dress for a 56F to 31F Chicago weather?|138851

I have lived in California most of my life and I_ll be going to Chicago.

ok I live in Phoenix, AZ and frequently travel to Chicago b/c my bf_s family lives there (about 30 mins east of Chicago)

jeans are a given.

sweatshirts, long-sleeved layering shirts (these work good for if you get hot-I did a few times during the day and we were there in November), a heavy winter jacket (and a light windbreaker for the warmer days), gloves,scarf,hat.

for night-I wore flannel pajamas and slipper socks.

bring along winter boots (for snow) just in case. I brought those along with my good tennis shoes and winter dress boots.

the cold isn_t so bad-it_s the WIND combined with the cold-lol. I could not believe how windy it was!! the cold I could actually handle pretty well and i_m used to temps being 95-110!!

just make sure to have the gloves,hat,scarf and jacket and you should be fine. I_d go w/out the long underwear-they are uncomfortable and you_ll probably get too hot and itchy.

have fun on your trip!!!

A sweatshirt (or a sweater) and a fleece. If it is going to be windy a sweatshirt (or sweater), a winter coat, and a hat. Bring with gloves just in case.

I_d suggest taking the layers off when if you are going to be inside for a while (10 minutes or longer). This means jacket and sweater/ sweatshirt off. You won_t over heat inside and you_ll be warmer when you go outside.

I know what I am talking about. I have lived most of my live in Chicago and a few years in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which makes Chicago seem warm during the winter, where I would go on hikes for hours when there were double digit below zero wind chills.

Dress likes its going to be 15F. The windchill can take the actual temp down a few degrees. Winter Jacket with lining, hat, gloves,
gor-tex boots. Smart Wool socks.

If you are going to be outside for awhile bring your long underware as well.

Hope you have fun up here!

Layers. You can always peel off or add too as temperature and wind changes.