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05-12-2009, 06:22 PM
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Good half-way point between Palatine and downtown Chicago
I am going to be moving to Chicago with a friend. I'm not at all familiar with the area. I would like to find a good half-way point between Palatine and downtown so that we both have about the same length commute. We will both have cars, but I could potentially use the train if that would save me from sitting in traffic. As of now, I've just been studying maps and haven't yet been able to visit. It seems as though Des Plaines would be half way, but it's hard to tell. If anyone has some insight and could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
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05-12-2009, 07:55 PM
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Edison Park (Chicago), Park Ridge, DesPlaines all have train stations.
Do realize that the real issue might be getting from the destination station to work. Downtown, there are plenty of buses and shuttles; In Palatine, many fewer options.
Personally, I would also look at Arlington Heights which is a lot closer to Palatine.
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05-12-2009, 11:33 PM
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Anywhere between the city neighborhood Irving Park (and other neighborhoods that all have Metra stops that go to Palatine and Downtown Chicago-Gladstone Park,Jefferson Park,Norwood Park, Edison Park) and Park Ridge (burb that is next to Chicago.)
That is what I would shoot for.
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05-13-2009, 08:45 AM
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What is meant by " downtown"?
Many consider Michigan Avenue to be downtown. That can add 30 minutes onto a one way commute from the train station, in Chicago.
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05-13-2009, 09:01 PM
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Thank you for all your input!
What I meant by downtown is "N. La Salle Street." It looks as though it is about two blocks in from N. Michigan Ave. So, I might have quite a way to go from the Metra station to my destination.
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05-13-2009, 10:17 PM
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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^ La Salle and what other street?^
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05-14-2009, 09:57 AM
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It's actually La Salle and W Randolph Dr.
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05-14-2009, 10:07 AM
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We who are about to snark, salute you!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lillypad136
It's actually La Salle and W Randolph Dr.
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That's like 3 blocks from the metra terminal. Its an easy walk. |
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05-14-2009, 11:13 PM
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oak park condo
great condo 3 blocks from green line 3 br - very beautiful loft w 2 parking spaces in garage. must see.
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05-17-2009, 01:11 PM
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Thank you! That is wonderful to hear that my destination is only about 3 blocks from the metra station.
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