Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
The closest subway station to our residence. It will take you all the way downtown.
37 locals recommend
Howard CTA Station
The closest subway station to our residence. It will take you all the way downtown.
Howard & Oakley station
Closest bus stop for 97 and 215 buses to Howard Station.
Bus stop for the 290 bus to Howard Station or O'Hare
9 locals recommend
Touhy Ave & Oakley Ave station
Bus stop for the 290 bus to Howard Station or O'Hare
Commuter Train. Fastest way to Ogilvie/Union Stations and Downtown. Downside is that it costs more and does not have as many local stops.
35 locals recommend
Rogers Park station
7000 N Ravenswood AveCommuter Train. Fastest way to Ogilvie/Union Stations and Downtown. Downside is that it costs more and does not have as many local stops.
Largest Airport. Most flights arrive and depart from here.
122 locals recommend
O'Hare International Airport
10000 W O'Hare AveLargest Airport. Most flights arrive and depart from here.
Midway International Airport Terminal
5700 South Cicero AvenueSecondary Airport
Switch from the Blue line to the 290 bus for the fastest pubic transit to our house.
17 locals recommend
Cumberland cta Blue Line station
Switch from the Blue line to the 290 bus for the fastest pubic transit to our house.
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StMajor train station.
Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StUP-N train to Rogers Park.
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago AveFull blown grocery store.
Closest grocery store to the house. Carries more ethnic foods.
18 locals recommend
Morelia Supermarket
7300 N Western AveClosest grocery store to the house. Carries more ethnic foods.
Mariano's
3358 W Touhy AvePersonal favorite grocery store. Carries Kosher items.
Food Scene
Starbucks
2357 West Howard StreetCoffee, tea and wifi!
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
2032 W Devon AveSuperb Indian food at insanely good prices.
Shopping
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AveClosest drug store. Also has minor food items.