[Ubuntu Chicago] Doc travel plans

[Steve Woodruff]

Now that sounds like the answer of someone who actually lives in the city! :)

On 1/14/10, Matt Griffin <me at mattgriffin.com> wrote:
> On Jan 14, 2010, at 3:12 PM, Steve Woodruff wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Nathan M. Murray <nathan at yotux.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Hi everyone:
>>>
>>> I am planning on attending doc jam.  I will be coming in on metra via fox
>>> lake.  Anyone offer details on how to get to the venue from union
>>> station?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help
>>>
>>> Nathan M
>>>
>>
>> Hello Nathan.
>>
>> There seem to be a couple different options to get from Union Station
>> to OnShore. I think your best bet would be to go to Google maps, and
>> look up the directions in more detail. The address of Union Station
>> is:
>> 210 South Canal Street
>> Chicago, IL 60606
>>
>> and the address for OnShore Inc. (where the Jam is):
>> 1407 W. Chicago Ave.
>> Chicago IL
>>
>> There are various routes if you're interested in taking a cab,
>> walking, or even using public transport to get there. There's a bus
>> line, and a CTA train that run through the area which you might be
>> able to use to cut down on some walking time.
>>
>> I'll probably be getting on at either Fox Lake or Round Lake, on the
>> same Metra line you'll be taking. If we wind up heading down there at
>> the same time and bump into each other I could always help you get to
>> the Jam.
>
> Catch the 56 bus (Northbound to Jefferson Park) outside Ogilve (500 W.
> Madison - you can probably wait inside to stay warm) and take it to Chicago
> Ave. Then get on the 66 (Westbound to Austin) and hop off at Noble.
> http://ctabustracker.com
>
> Matt
>
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