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I am a woman who will be traveling alone in Chicago. My destination is the United Center. I want to know: is this venue in a good or bad area of town? (So I may take the appropriate precautions). Thanks!
Wait a second - it is not so bad. I work at Rush Medical Center, very close to the United Center. It is by no means nice, but it is not as bad as it was just 5 years ago. Don't go overboard, but I'd take a cab to/from the venue just to be safe.
Though improving, the area around United Center is still a little rough, and you should take a cab or drive. Great parking and very well patrolled during events there, so you will be perfectly safe, but a little desolate to walk.