Travel to Chicago ballparks

I lived in Chicago as a student but it has been a long time. I will be visiting both stadiums in August and I am wondering about the safety of taking the Red Line to the White Sox game. I will be travelling with my kinds. I would also love other suggestions for good parking in the area.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa (21) on July 21, 2014 at 5:53am

I was just at us cellular, white sox game. We parked in a church parking lot, south of stadium for $20. It was easy on and off the interstate. It was a nice except you have to stay on whatever concourse tickets you buy. So if u buy 500 level seats that's the only level you can go on. I like walking around to different levels and take pictures before the game but couldn't here. Definitely take them to Millenium Park and the beach. Those were my kids favorite things. The zoo wasn't great. I wish we would've skipped it and stayed at the beach longer.

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Permalink Reply by Ann G. on July 21, 2014 at 4:01pm

Thanks, Lisa

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Permalink Reply by John (20 current MLB/11 old MLB) on July 22, 2014 at 8:22am

If you are planning to go for a day game, the Red Line would be fine. I would be reluctant to have my kids on the train after a night game, however.

If you decide to drive, the official White Sox lots would be my recommendation. You do not get blocked in and they allow tailgating, if you are into that kind of thing.

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Permalink Reply by Ann G. on July 22, 2014 at 11:17am

Thanks, John. That is exactly what I needed.

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Permalink Reply by Angelia Christian on August 4, 2014 at 3:58pm

I agree with John. We recently rode the Red Line to the Sox game. Interesting trip on the way there, a little frightening on the way back.

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Permalink Reply by Kris (30/32) on July 23, 2014 at 9:05pm

Ann, I took the red line to the Cell for a night game against the Cubs in May and it was completely fine. The stop is right outside of the park and there are a ton of people/police in the area. Same thing on our way out of the park. I never felt anything but completely safe.