September 12, 13 - Soldier Field - Chicago PART TWO

[kafrun]

Are you looking for close proximity to Soldier Field, or the best deal? If you're really looking to save a buck, I think there's a fairly decent hostel . . .

Close to the stadium is preferable.

hostel....ew

you could always stay in a van down by the river

/matt foley'd

-dan

Awesome! Good idea.

Oh dang Kaf, you probably already booked but I had an extra room available at the hotel I am at.

Not yet, which hotel?

 

[U2Girl1978]

Close to the stadium is preferable.


Awesome! Good idea.


Not yet, which hotel?

Central Loop Hotel.

 

[kafrun]

Central Loop Hotel.

Thanks, Jules. Slightly pricier than I was hoping to spend, but we'll see. Thanks for the info

 

[U2Girl1978]

Sure!

Or you could try the Congress Plaza Hotel. There's also the Essex Inn(a lil expensive though).

 

[kramwest1]

Dropping in with a WOOHOO!!!




Mark

 

[DRay9911]

hey stranger!

if you're back in the states, welcome back

give us the skinny on mongolia.

-dan

 

[kramwest1]

hey stranger!

if you're back in the states, welcome back

give us the skinny on mongolia.

-dan

Here's a quick link to my IO post (shocking content to some, seriously)...

Spoiler

http://www.u2interference.com/forum...severed-sheeps-head-from-our-tent-199582.html

Mark

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

Sure!

Or you could try the Congress Plaza Hotel. QUOTE]

I think that might be the best deal close to the stadium.

 

[BonosBaby12]

It's getting closer!

 

[ladyhawke34]

Yay!

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

I'm starting to think that I'd rather pay $160 for a mediocre hotel close to the stadium than pay Soldier Field $50 for a parking pass . . .

If I didn't already hate the Bears enough . . .

 

[liz9640]

I'm starting to think that I'd rather pay $160 for a mediocre hotel close to the stadium than pay Soldier Field $50 for a parking pass . . .

If I didn't already hate the Bears enough . . .

they charge $50 to park at Soldier Field?!?!

 

[romi]

49 days until I'm in Chicago!! wheeeew!

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

they charge $50 to park at Soldier Field?!?!

At least advance parking tickets are . ..

Soldier Field Official Parking

Bears games aren't nearly that much, so I wonder why they're trying to hose U2 fans.

 

[Birdlover]

An alternative to parking

I'm starting to think that I'd rather pay $160 for a mediocre hotel close to the stadium than pay Soldier Field $50 for a parking pass . . .

If I didn't already hate the Bears enough . . .

I am lucky enough to have a good friend willing to drop us off and pick us up on the 12th in exchange for the use of my car for the day/night. Maybe you could arrange something like that.
I'll still have to park somewhere on the 13th though.

My experience is that Chicago has a lot of parking and a very good public transportation system. Find a parking garage and walk or bus to the stadium. Good luck!

Birdlover

 

[BonosBaby12]

Chicago has tons of parking garages so finding somewhere to place your car at won't be a problem. Im leaning towards taking the train in to the city and just walking to Soldier Field from there.

 

[No spoken words]

I am most definitely taking the train then walking to the shows.

 

[corianderstem]

I'm not planning on having a car in Chicago. I'll put my trust in friends to guide me around the El system and can always fall back on a cab in a pinch.

My hotel's in the Loop, so I figured it was close enough to walk to and from the concerts, especially since there'll be so many other fans heading in the same directions.

 

[U2Girl1978]

How many of you are coming in on Friday?

We'll be riding the train around. I don't think the hotel is that far from the stadium anyways.

 

[No spoken words]

I'm not planning on having a car in Chicago. I'll put my trust in friends to guide me around the El system and can always fall back on a cab in a pinch.

My hotel's in the Loop, so I figured it was close enough to walk to and from the concerts, especially since there'll be so many other fans heading in the same directions.

You can walk from there.

 

[corianderstem]

Thanks for the confirmation - it's about a mile or so, yeah?

 

[No spoken words]

Thanks for the confirmation - it's about a mile or so, yeah?

You know, I'm not exactly sure how far it is....I think it's a little more than a mile, though.

 

[corianderstem]

Eh, I'm an excellent walker and won't be wearing stilletto heels. It'll be fine.

 

[kassandra]

I'm coming in Friday night, we are not getting a car either. It should be easy to get around with the public system.

 

[VintagePunk]

If I do end up going, I plan on riding an alpaca to the stadium.

 

[No spoken words]

If I do end up going, I plan on riding an alpaca to the stadium.

Might you be coming to Chicago????

 

[VintagePunk]

Might you be coming to Chicago????

Why does no one know I'm coming (except that now I might not be)???



Actually, Liz was strongly considering it too. We both tried for Chicago 2s. I got a pair and she didn't. If I don't go, I'm going to offer them to her first.

 

[corianderstem]

Why does no one know I'm coming (except that now I might not be)???

Sorry, VP. My brain got full of U2 trivia about setlists and the claw, and everything I learned four months ago got shoved out.

 

[VintagePunk]

I was hoping you'd see that!

 

[corianderstem]

Gee, I don't know how I lucked into seeing it. I mean, I'm never on the site these days. No, not at all!