metra and the weather
May 14th, 2007, 02:43 PM
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metra and the weather
Hi, I just joined the Fodor group and I think that real people are best for answering my question. Does anyone know of the most budget worthy or value given hotels that are located most closely to the Metra stations? Suburbs are fine because travelling is a recreation for me. I had spent several months in Chicago and always enjoyed arriving at Union station, though the long trip back to the suburbs was a challenge as I came into the winter months. So I am hoping to find a hotel close to either the Metra station or a very few steps to a shopping area. Your reply , comments, or answers will be welcomed and appreciated.billpenn
May 15th, 2007, 04:57 AM
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You need to let us know what city you are talking about. You probably selected an area in the drop down box, but everything posted goes into the united states forum.
Are you talking about Metro in DC?
Are you talking about Metro in DC?
May 15th, 2007, 05:20 AM
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Evanston is a nice town with a Metra stop right by downtown. It has good restaurants, and some small boutiques as well as larger stores like Barnes & Noble, pretty neighborhoods, and the lovely campus of Northwestern University (but I'm pretty partial when it comes to that 
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The Orrington Hotel is great, sort of along the lines of a W. But if that's more than you want to pay, check out the Margarita Inn.
). The Orrington Hotel is great, sort of along the lines of a W. But if that's more than you want to pay, check out the Margarita Inn.
May 15th, 2007, 05:37 AM
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I believe billpenn is referring to the commuter trains in Chicago. http://www.metrarail.com/.
billpenn, how long is your stay? Are you planning to ride downtown each day? Is arrival at Union Station preferred over Ogilvie Transportation Center?
billpenn, how long is your stay? Are you planning to ride downtown each day? Is arrival at Union Station preferred over Ogilvie Transportation Center?
