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Old Apr 18, 2007, 1:36 am
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thorpeflyer
 
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As a South Sider who takes the El to ORD weekly, and a frequent guest of the Lakeshore, let me just say these scenarios are all possible in theory, but not in practice if you are trying to wield massive suitcases around Chicagoland.

I would probably quit after the Orange Line into downtown and pick up a cab the rest of the way. But if you plan on using the CTA while you are here, buy a pass at MDW. Our fare structures changed last year and they are much less 'casual-rider friendly'--that is, no transfer passes issued on cash fares on buses. Buying the passes protects you from a lot of the CTA's recent price increases (mostly) and makes getting around Chicagoland generally a better experience.
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