Indywallin Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Since I am a neewbie to the Sox fan base, I am seeking advice on the best and safest way to get to US Cellular. Got my opening day tix, but have never been to US Cellular. I am coming from Indiana and have benn told to take the red line. If I did that, what stop is the best to get on. I would still have to park somewher and leave my car. Parking by the stadium is $17, which I am willing to pay, but I am more concerned about getting out of Chicago and back to Indianapolis in a decent amount of time. With little traffic, my trip would take 3 hours. I do realize the Ryan can be a nightmare especially late afternoons. I would greatly appreciate anyones advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 They just announced construction on 80/94. It's not gonna be pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 12:09 PM) They just announced construction on 80/94. It's not gonna be pretty. Yeah it is going to be ugly. If you don't mind the tolls, I wouldn't go that way. From Indy take 65 past 80/94 and jump on the Skyway (I-90) instead. That will dump you off onto the Ryan eventually and you will miss all of the construction. You end up getting on the Ryan somewhere around 70th st, and are about 10 minutes on a good day away from the ballpark. Also I listen to AM780 for traffic on the 8's. If something happens then you can adjust your route accordingly. Good luck, and stop by the tailgate and say HI if you like. We are a friendly bunch and more Sox fans are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 As for taking the Red Line from that direction, I don't really recommend it. Since you have a car, drive. I also recommend taking a few hours after the game and hitting Jimbos or something, as traffic can be congested in that area right after games for quite a bit...so if you don't mind sitting in traffic, leave right away. Choose one: (I will use only major streets to keep this simple and I'm only giving directions after you are already on I94) Choice #1: Take I94 (obviously) to the Pershing Road exit, take a left Go straight on Pershing until you get to Halsted Street and take a right Go straight on Halsted until you get to 35st Street and take another right, this will lead you right to US Cellular Parking (there will be cheaper parking BEFORE the actual park from parking lot owners, etc.) Choice #2: Take I94 to 31st Street exit (this will make you PASS US Cellular), take a left Go straight until you get to Wallace and take a left Go straight until you get to 35th Street and take a left, this will lead you to parking. This is the easiest way to go, as if you try to get off at 35th street, they will NOT let you drive that direction on 35th and will divert you to Pershing anyway, so taking one of the other two routes will allow you to get their easier with less traffic/police telling you where you can/cannot drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Indywallin @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:08 PM) Since I am a neewbie to the Sox fan base, I am seeking advice on the best and safest way to get to US Cellular. Got my opening day tix, but have never been to US Cellular. I have no driving advice. I'm just curious why you are a newbie to the Sox nation? What team did you root for previous? And let me welcome you aboard! You are going to love Comiskey. I'm sorry, the cell. I recommend that you get a bratwurst on the lower level concourse from the brat/polish stand, near the seating area, around 1st or 3rd base. i want to say its called Beltin Bill's Brats and Polish or something. Also, get a funnel cake. US Cellular Rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 let me share my horror story: 2001 was the first year i went to opening day. me, my dad and my friend drove down there, using the 'backroutes' as my dad used to call them. we had no problem until we got to about a mile from the Park. traffic then was terrible. we werent able to get into the parking lots because of how backed up everythign was. we ended up parking on one of the side streets, and didnt get in the park til the 5th inning. since that day, i have not driven to the park. i always take the El (either the blue to red or the green all the way, depending on where im coming from). its fast, its cheap, and there are alot less hassels. of the 50 or so SOx games ive been to since 2001, only but a few times did i not use the El. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Since when is parking $17...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) I have no driving advice. I'm just curious why you are a newbie to the Sox nation? What team did you root for previous? And let me welcome you aboard! You are going to love Comiskey. I'm sorry, the cell. I recommend that you get a bratwurst on the lower level concourse from the brat/polish stand, near the seating area, around 1st or 3rd base. i want to say its called Beltin Bill's Brats and Polish or something. Also, get a funnel cake. US Cellular Rocks! A little backround info on the Wallin's Link 1 Link 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 12:54 PM) Since when is parking $17...? April 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) April 4th. Not according to my invoice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 12:57 PM) Not according to my invoice. Maybe it is different for season ticketholders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Season ticketholders always get a discount on parking. Last year I paid $13 and walk up parking was $15 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 12:58 PM) Maybe it is different for season ticketholders? We've never gotten a break in the past... Where does it say it's $17 this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:00 PM) Season ticketholders always get a discount on parking. Last year I paid $13 and walk up parking was $15 I believe. Really...? We paid $13 all last year and many times we didn't have our pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:01 PM) Really...? We paid $13 all last year and many times we didn't have our pass. .....isn't that special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:03 PM) .....isn't that special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Ya, it was either 15 or 16 for us last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:05 PM) Ya, it was either 15 or 16 for us last year. Weird.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Really...? We paid $13 all last year and many times we didn't have our pass. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes. I always got a discount, ever since I had season tickets. It shouldn't be different by parking lot ... but my pass was always for Lots E+F, the ones you enter from 37th St. Either way, the parking cost is nuts. It might be worth a phone call though ... to see what you get vs. what a drive up person has to pay. I always remembered when selling my tickets to friends, etc. I told them the price they were paying for tickets/parking was less than if they'd cash parked and walked up to the box office to get tickets. It was like $8 or so total difference. I was talking to quick, I thought you guys pay $15 this year and drive up cash parking is $17 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:06 PM) Weird.... When I go down there for opening day I'm demanding the steff discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:07 PM) I was talking to quick, I thought you guys pay $15 this year and drive up cash parking is $17 ... I'm looking at the invoice right now and it says $1053 for parking..? Maybe the tenure has something to do with it..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox1422 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 06:48 PM) I have no driving advice. I'm just curious why you are a newbie to the Sox nation? What team did you root for previous? And let me welcome you aboard! You are going to love Comiskey. I'm sorry, the cell. I recommend that you get a bratwurst on the lower level concourse from the brat/polish stand, near the seating area, around 1st or 3rd base. i want to say its called Beltin Bill's Brats and Polish or something. Also, get a funnel cake. US Cellular Rocks! I think he was the guy from the family that was searching for a new team and liked what the Sox did to recruit them as fans. Correct me if I'm wrong Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:10 PM) I'm looking at the invoice right now and it says $1053 for parking..? Maybe the tenure has something to do with it..? I think it is Kenny's payback from Soxfest2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdue129 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I did the trip from West Lafayette to the Cell 5 or 6 times and like 2k5 said, take 65 to the Skyway, it's the easiest and quickest since 80/94 is always torn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 2, 2005 -> 01:55 PM) A little backround info on the Wallin's Link 1 Link 2 I did read that story back when. Awesome. I love that Brooks Boyer recommended this site. I just stumbled on it by accident a couple months ago. Anyway, Welcome Wallin, and make sure to get one of those brats, you will love it. Oh, and if you are a beer drinker, we have Miller products, and by Left Field, Beers of the World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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