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Q. Usually hotels have them where I live along with magazines of homes for sale around the area but I have asked hotel staff and no one knows... Does anyone know where I c an find them in orlando or kissimmee? A. Try 7-11's or Cumberland Farms. I usually see them there what is the best suburban area around Chicago to stay and ride public transit into the city? Q. We are planning a trip with my daughters girl scout troop this summer. We were thinking of staying in the Oakbrook area, due to the affordability of the hotels, free parking, etc. What is the easiest way to get into the city using public transit? Or, is there another suburb of Chicago that would offer easy train station access to get into the city? We are planning on going to the Science/Industry Museum, Field Museum, American Girl place, Navy Pier and a few restaurants. thank you for any help you can provide.... I'm from a small town in Ohio and we went to Chicago once, last summer, and we drove everywhere. A....

Q. I'm planning a trip to Chicago but taking the train. I don't think I can afford a hotel/motel in the Downtown area to where I can just walk to the destinations. So I'm looking to get a hotel/motel 20-30 minutes away from downtown. Question is, how easy is it to get a taxi or bus? Do I have to call ahead? Or is it like New York where I can just go outside and there will be dozens of Taxi's/Buses in the street? A. There are lots of CTA elevated/subway and bus lines that you can take throughout the city and some of the suburbs. A complete CTA map, fare information, etc. can be found at www.transitchicago.com There are also two suburban services: Pace (for suburban buses) and Metra (for suburban trains). Try pacebus.com or metrarail.com for information. Getting a taxi downtown is like in New York: just hail one on the street. If you are in a less dense area and you see no cabs going down the street, just phone for a cab: your hotel will provide you with a list of t...

Q. I'm planning a trip to Chicago but taking the train. I don't think I can afford a hotel/motel in the Downtown area to where I can just walk to the destinations. So I'm looking to get a hotel/motel 20-30 minutes away from downtown. Question is, how easy is it to get a taxi or bus? Do I have to call ahead? Or is it like New York where I can just go outside and there will be dozens of Taxi's/Buses in the street? A. There are lots of CTA elevated/subway and bus lines that you can take throughout the city and some of the suburbs. A complete CTA map, fare information, etc. can be found at www.transitchicago.com There are also two suburban services: Pace (for suburban buses) and Metra (for suburban trains). Try pacebus.com or metrarail.com for information. Getting a taxi downtown is like in New York: just hail one on the street. If you are in a less dense area and you see no cabs going down the street, just phone for a cab: your hotel will provide you with a list of t...