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04-25-2009, 01:13 PM
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Commuting to Arlington Heights by CTA
Hi. I am moving to Chicago in June and am currently sending resumes out. I am looking to live anywhere I find that gem of an apartment from Lakeview to the Gold Coast.
One job I found was in Arlington Heights. Would this commute be a huge PITA by CTA? How long of a commute would this likely be? If it is not-so-bad, like maybe a simple 30 min route... Which neighborhood would be best for me to be in for this commute?
Thanks everyone!!
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04-25-2009, 01:15 PM
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I think it would be hard to drive to AH in 30 minutes from GC so getting public transportation out that way will likely take an hour or more. Check out Metra.
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04-25-2009, 01:27 PM
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CTA doesn't go to Arlington Heights. As myrc60 said, you should check the Metra (the commuter trains that run out to the burbs).
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04-25-2009, 02:11 PM
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I was thinking that CTA represented all forms of Chicago's public transportation... Do you guys have a guestimate an how long a Metra would take? Just trying to decide if I should send a resume to AH. It is looking like it wouldn't be worthwhile. Thanks for your replies.
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04-25-2009, 02:18 PM
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Unless the job out there was really great, I'd skip it and get a job in the city.
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04-25-2009, 02:42 PM
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Metra - Metra System Map
Metra is the best way to get outside the city when a car is not available.
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04-25-2009, 02:47 PM
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Several separate issues.
There are some large employers in Arlington Heights, some of which are divisions of large electronics firm that actually has solid employment becuase the concentrate on the non-consumer portion of the communication equipment that is doing pretty good. If that is where your skills are, that might an EXCELLENT choice.
Commute to Arlington Height from Chicago is not a breeze, but there are some possibilities to rely on Metra and Pace as well as employer shuttles. Much better than in some areas without direct Metra access.Driving from Chicago to Arlington Heights is far from the worst city-to-suburb jaunt.
Arlington Heights has some nice pluses, not the least of which is the top notch thoroughbred racing season -- not a bad excuse to stay out in the 'burbs after work.
The economy has been shedding jobs in a very uneven way, if you are serious about getting ANY job you really have to pursue EVERY option and worry about the lifestyle trade-off AFTER an solid offers is in hand...
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04-25-2009, 05:37 PM
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..and, living in Arlington Heights is not a horrible proposition. (just sayin')
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04-25-2009, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by chicagocubs
..and, living in Arlington Heights is not a horrible proposition. (just sayin')
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Well, no. But if you're looking for city living, AH ain't it. It's a fine suburb... but it's just another suburb.
But at the end of the day, go where the work is. Get some job offers on the table and then make your choice. |
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04-25-2009, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chet everett
The economy has been shedding jobs in a very uneven way, if you are serious about getting ANY job you really have to pursue EVERY option and worry about the lifestyle trade-off AFTER an solid offers is in hand...
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Agree. Unless you're some kind of superstar, you should be casting as wide a net as possible these days. |
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