Gophers vs Northwestern at Wrigley

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I'm considering going to this game since it's pretty close and something different. The ticket prices are pretty high right now. I'm guessing they will go down as we get closer? I can't imagine this will be close to a sell out.

Any suggestions on places to stay? Advice on getting to and from the game? Use the red line?
 

We have a group going and our hotel is downtown just south of the river. But I would have taken anything in the Miricle Mile or Chicago Loop area. Our plan is to arrive on Friday early afternoon and park the cars (for a ridiculous amount of money, I'm sure) and use public transportation for the weekend. We will leave on Sunday mid-morning.

Taking the red line to Wrigley is the smartest thing to do, IMO. If it were just a couple of people, Uber would probably work to get to the game, but it would cost a lot more and it may be chaotic and expensive after the game.

We will probably arrive well before kickoff to take in some pre-game bar hopping in Wrigleyville. Leaving after any game at Wrigley can be a very crowded on the train. So I wouldn't be surprised if we stay in the neighborhood for while after the game as well. It really depends on what time the game is which we probably won't know until a week or so before it.

I'm also waiting to get our tickets. I checked, and last year's late season Wrigley game against rival Illinois only drew 26K and I think capacity at Wrigley for football is closer to 40K. So I suspect tickets will not be an issue.
 

I've done it as a day trip (flying) in the past. Very fun. Did rideshare so no driving and got dropped off at the entrance of Ryan Field. Wrigley is a 50 minute train ride from Midway so I may try that this year.
 

GophersInIowa said:
I'm considering going to this game since it's pretty close and something different. The ticket prices are pretty high right now. I'm guessing they will go down as we get closer? I can't imagine this will be close to a sell out.

Any suggestions on places to stay? Advice on getting to and from the game? Use the red line?
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I suppose it depends on where you want to sit. FB games in BB stadiums have quite a few seats with terrible sightlines.

Are you driving or flying? I drove once and stayed in Evanston and took the train to Wrigley and downtown Chicago.
 

swede2 said:
I suppose it depends on where you want to sit. FB games in BB stadiums have quite a few seats with terrible sightlines.

Are you driving or flying? I drove once and stayed in Evanston and took the train to Wrigley and downtown Chicago.
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We'll drive as I live only a few hours away. I already found a place to potentially stay just a short trip up the red line from Wrigley. We still have a few logistics to take care of before fully committing.
 


GophersInIowa said:
I'm considering going to this game since it's pretty close and something different. The ticket prices are pretty high right now. I'm guessing they will go down as we get closer? I can't imagine this will be close to a sell out.

Any suggestions on places to stay? Advice on getting to and from the game? Use the red line?
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Whenever we go to Chicago we stay near Navy Pier. Train to Wrigley is easy from that area and you will be within walking distance from your hotel of so many bars and restaurants.
 


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