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 2015-03-17 1:39 PM |
 39 |  Subject: Chicago runIn May I will be in Chicago for three days for work. I have never been to the city and would like to get in a nice run one evening (8-10 miles). I am staying by O'Hare airport. Couple questions 1. Is there a nice waterfront to run at? 2. Is the area safe, I plan to be back to the hotel before dark? 3. If I am staying in a hotel by O'Hare, what is the best way to get to the running location if I don't have a rental car? I only have one open evening so I want to go to the best location. |
| 2015-03-17 2:00 PM in reply to: tjudson |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Chicago run The lake front trail is the best (in my opinion) and most popular place to run! It is a flat, 20ish mile strip of bike path along lake Michigan. It is really beautiful! From O'Hare, you can catch the Blue Line CTA train to Clark and Lake. When you get off there, run east a few blocks and you will find the lake. There will be plenty of people around to ask for directions. You can run either direction on the path and it is safe (even in the dark). North is more interesting though so I would head north. |
| 2015-03-17 9:05 PM in reply to: tjudson |
1055 | Subject: RE: Chicago run O'Hare is nowhere near downtown and the lakefront. It's kinda like staying near LaGuardia and wanting to run in Central Park.. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the O'Hare area other than the airport parking lot and the terminals, but there has to be some decent areas not too far away. |
| 2015-03-18 9:44 AM in reply to: tjudson |
 over a barrier | Subject: RE: Chicago run Ohare into the loop is 45' each way min on the blue line. You might want to consider running on the trails at Busse Woods. You could use Uber or something to get there. Going into the city, from Ohare, just to run for 90 mins seems like a wasted evening to me...but I live here. |
| 2015-03-19 8:29 AM in reply to: running2far |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Chicago run Originally posted by running2far Ohare into the loop is 45' each way min on the blue line. You might want to consider running on the trails at Busse Woods. You could use Uber or something to get there. Going into the city, from Ohare, just to run for 90 mins seems like a wasted evening to me...but I live here. I live by Busse wood and it's great for biking/running. However, it still is a good 15 -20 minutes West of Ohare. I believe there is a forest preserve off of Cumberland Ave and that is much closer to OHare if you wanted to run outside. Check it out. |
| 2015-03-19 10:27 AM in reply to: tjudson |
Master 6595  Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Chicago run Timely discussion! I'll be in Great Lakes in April and have a 20 (or 14) mile run scheduled that weekend. I've wondered about running the waterfront. We'll be in Chicago on Saturday anyway. The down side is making my husband figure out something to do for a few hours while I run.
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| 2015-03-19 12:32 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Chicago run Originally posted by rrrunner Timely discussion! I'll be in Great Lakes in April and have a 20 (or 14) mile run scheduled that weekend. I've wondered about running the waterfront. We'll be in Chicago on Saturday anyway. The down side is making my husband figure out something to do for a few hours while I run.
The area is beautiful, whether or not you are running. He can check out any of the amazing architecture, art, museums, restaurants etc, etc. He could also take the L on the loop route. It just circles around the business district. I got drinks with Tony and Monica and then did the architectural tour by boat. That's my favorite option Only tip, try to avoid the L after midnight
So, to the OP, it's absolutely worth it to head downtown and run if you have the time, but I think it takes about 45 minutes one way from O'hare or so? Another option would just be to look at a map, find a park near O'hare and go run there... Edited by Asalzwed 2015-03-19 12:34 PM |
| 2015-03-19 12:45 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Chicago run The Des Plaines River Trail runs fairly close to O'Hare, but that far south I don't know any of the woods sections or the DPR trail itself. Been on all of Lake County, but only the most northern few miles of Cook County. Wouldn't expect a wide open lake, but it's trees and a waterway. |
| 2015-03-19 5:21 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Chicago run I know busse woods you can not run there after dark. I got a ride from a cop so she did not have to hunt me down and ticket me. If its the day it is a nice place I have run there a lot. |
| 2015-04-06 11:21 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
| 46 | Subject: RE: Chicago run Originally posted by rrrunner Timely discussion! I'll be in Great Lakes in April and have a 20 (or 14) mile run scheduled that weekend. I've wondered about running the waterfront. We'll be in Chicago on Saturday anyway. The down side is making my husband figure out something to do for a few hours while I run.
Running along the lakefront is gorgeous. You won't be disappointed! Enjoy! |
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