Trips for Loop Tour Train

Arrival We arrived in Chicago at at 1:45pm- earlier than scheduled. We then met up with Stephanie's friend Mina who attends the School of the Art Institude of Chicago, who we were staying with in Chicago. She lives right off the red line at …

The plane ride was fine, I'm a big fan of Southwest. Inexpensive and the crew was great. I didn't mind getting inline for seating. We managed to get "B" section both times so no big fat harry men came into play. We had no problem with the smaller …

We finally made it. After almost missing our connecting flight, we arrived in rainy Chi Town. Picked up our car. Car rental lot was about a 20 minute drive but the shuttle was right there when we walked out of the terminal. Car was ready and …

Arrived at Union Station on time from Royal Oak, MI. After exiting the train and before we left the station, we purchased the CTA's three day visitor pass which allows you unlimited access to all public transportation for 72 hours. It was 12 …

Driving to Indianapolis from Atlanta is a haul any way you look at it. Took us about 10.5 hours with 3 ladies and daddy. Had to make a stop about every 2 hours or so. One of those differences in how God made men and women.... Arrived downtown …

Geesh a week in Chitown - it's gonna be crazy "Stop the Insanity!"

The best part of the trip was the train ride into and out of the city. At $2 per person (off-peak), the price was great. The free buses that ran between the museums and the train station were a bargain too.

Courtyard by Marriott a lovely hotel, I would stay there again. The Taste of Chicago is only for people who like very, but very, crowded places.