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Is the L Train in Chicago dangerous at night? |
Travel Info Hey guys. Some friends and I are going to be going to Lollapalooza in Chicago later this summer. What seems to be a cheap and convenient way of transport around town. The concerts might be ending late and I just want to know if this is a good idea or am I going to get mugged? Thanks! Travel Tips No not really. It depends on where you are going and what train you take. If you are going to Lollapalooza or any other event in Chicago most people take public transportation to and from the event so the trains will probably be packed with people who attended the concert with you which will make it safer. Just behave normally and protect your belonging and you should be just as safe as riding in daytime. Again you did not say where you will be staying or where the concert will be held. Others YOU WILL BE OK . ENJOY AND GOD BLESS. You did not say where you were coming from or where you are thinking of staying at while in town...if you're going to be staying near the concert site, then you can simply walk around. If you're staying for example near O'Hare you can get over to the CTA Blue Line and take that back and forth...same goes if you're staying up on the North Side only you'll be taking the Red Line....and then the Metra is there if you're travels take you out to the suburbs. The costs for the Public Transportation are not that bad either....you can get a CTA 2-day pass for $9 for unlimited rides (I believe they have a 3 day pass as well....see the link) and if Metra is your transportation of choice they do have a $5 pass for unlimited rides over the weekend. Have fun and enjoy! The venue is one of the nicer areas of the city (Grant Park). And don't worry about getting mugged....you will be travelling with other people from the venue no matter what bus/train line you'll take! http://transitchicago.com/maps/fares.htm... (Visitor Passes) http://metrarail.com/tickets.html... (Metra weekend passes) Stay in a group, and you should be OK. The blue, orange, red, brown, and purple lines are pretty safe-try to ride in the car closest to the driver-but stay off the green line and orange line going south at night. If you are in a car alone, go to another car. When I lived there, there was a rape on a blue line train midday, and the woman was alone in a car. Do not be embarrassed to move if you have to!!! Overall, this is a pretty safe way to travel, but like anyplace else, always be on guard. Where are you from? Have you ever Ride the L? If its a bunch of you, I doubt a mugger will take a chance to mug you. You are always risking yourself when you are in a big city, just don't act like you are from out of town or a suburban snob. Chicago's L is not know for its high crime rates, it is actually known for its efficiency and great way to get around Chicago. You will be fine as long as you are in a group. If you were alone then I would say think about a cab. |
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