OutoftheBallpark

In research for our web site, I came across www.bigleaguetours.com They seem to take out the possible 'stuck with people you don't like' factor by just focusing on the game and the event. So... travel/the cost is on you... but that also means you can drive there, fly there, take a bus, whatever. Once you get to the area, they have the hotel set up, tix to the game, tour of the stadium and a meet and greet with a player. Seems like a nice alternative to most packages.

Not sure if you're planning on staying in Chicago at all... but if you are... there are some nice hotels close the the stadium. Check out www.outoftheballaprk.com. Go to "Area Map"... then "Stay." In the interest of full disclousure, if you haven't figured it out yet... that's a web site I run. But... it's free. And there are coupons! And plenty of nightlife suggestions. Have fun and enjoy the tailgatingâ?¦ it canâ??t be beat!

Skokie swift/yellow line is a great option, as berniebrewer4life said. (take the Dempster Exit off of 94, 5001 Dempster St., Skokie, IL) And it's just about 30 minutes on the train to the field. But just remember that it ONLY operates on weekdays. Otherwise... the Howard stop of the Red line(1649 W Howard St) has a park and ride for $2 as well... but it's a bit shady and further East, so you're in the car a bit longer to get to it. And honestly... there really aren't any scary neighborhoods in the immediate Wrigley area... so as another guy mentioned... get off at Irving Park road... and start looking for a spot around Ashland... or Greenview (turn left/north and don't try to park once you get past Clark though). Then you have a 20 minute walk to the park... which is fun and free. (there are night game parking restrictions in the neighborhoods... but that doesn't apply for these day games.) And lastly... while this doesn't help you for Friday's game, the Cubs operate a shuttle and parking service at the DeVry University campus located off Addison St. and Western Avenue for all WEEKEND and NIGHT games. For $6.00 you can park your vehicle and everyone can ride the free shuttle to and from the ballpark. The first shuttle leaves two and one half hour prior to the game. The shuttle runs for one hour after all Night Games and for two hours after all Weekend Day Games. chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/...ctions.jsp Oh yeah... and there's a GREAT free website with even MORE Wrigley info www.outoftheballpark.com Wait... that's my username here. What a coincidence, eh? Okay... so I'm shilling. But check out the Valuable discounts section... there's some nice coupons for restaurants and shops in the area if you feel like checking things out. Even a few 20% off your restaurant tab before the game deals.