Metra into Chicago (question about stops!)

[ChefBeckyD]

Does anyone know which of the Metra stops comes closest to the Sheraton?

This is our first year staying there - and when we stayed at either Hilton, there was a close stop (w/in walking distance) and I'm not sure about the Sheraton.

So if someone who has stayed at the Sheraton, or who is familiar with the Metra line could help us out, that would be great!

[janetupnorth]

Union Station is 1.64 miles from the Sheraton.

(I just mapped it out about an hour ago).

[NooraK]

You can use Google Transit (http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/transit/#mdy) to map your way using public transportation, if necessary.

[DebbieJ]

What line are you taking? Most Metra lines end on the south or west side of the city, so you'll have to take public trans or a cab from there.

[Ginger428]

Does anyone know which of the Metra stops comes closest to the Sheraton?

This is our first year staying there - and when we stayed at either Hilton, there was a close stop (w/in walking distance) and I'm not sure about the Sheraton.

So if someone who has stayed at the Sheraton, or who is familiar with the Metra line could help us out, that would be great!

When & where is your plane landing, If its the same as mine you can ride in the cab with us....

[DebbieJ]

When & where is your plane landing, If its the same as mine you can ride in the cab with us....

Metra is the commuter train. She's not flying. She's taking the train.

[Ginger428]

Metra is the commuter train. She's not flying. She's taking the train.

ok...I thought thats what they called their transit system....
But then!! Chicago Transit Authority!! The greatest band of all time (giving away my age :o ) :cool:

[ChefBeckyD]

What line are you taking? Most Metra lines end on the south or west side of the city, so you'll have to take public trans or a cab from there.

Deb - we take the South Shore Line from Michigan City.

[chefjeanine]

SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERS
301 E. North Water St.

Via bus service available every day from 8:40 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (until midnight in summer, late June to early September): South Shore Line to MILLENNIUM station - From top of stairs leaving station, walk across both streets to bus waiting shelter by 151 N. Michigan Building. Take 124 NAVY PIER bus. Ride to NORTH WATER Street, about 5 minutes. Hotel lobby is around the corner on North Water Street.
** Return: Get off bus at LAKE AND RANDOLPH. Walk ahead to corner, then across Randolph Street to South Shore Line station.
** This trip is wheelchair accessible.
**** Or: South Shore Line to MILLENNIUM station - From cab stand at top of stairs leaving station, take a taxi. Distance is under 1 mile.

[ChefBeckyD]

SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERS
301 E. North Water St.
(312) 464-1000. Reservations: (800) 325-3535;
Hotels - Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Hotel Reservations at Sheraton.com (http://www.sheraton.com)
Via bus service available every day from 8:40 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (until midnight in summer, late June to early September): South Shore Line to MILLENNIUM station - From top of stairs leaving station, walk across both streets to bus waiting shelter by 151 N. Michigan Building. Take 124 NAVY PIER bus. Ride to NORTH WATER Street, about 5 minutes. Hotel lobby is around the corner on North Water Street.
** Return: Get off bus at LAKE AND RANDOLPH. Walk ahead to corner, then across Randolph Street to South Shore Line station.
** This trip is wheelchair accessible.
**** Or: South Shore Line to MILLENNIUM station - From cab stand at top of stairs leaving station, take a taxi. Distance is under 1 mile.



Thanks Jeanine! This is the info I was looking for!