Chicagoland...need help

[blacka4]

Okay Chicagoland I might have to relocate to Chicago here in the future and I am curious to a safe place to live that my car will not get stolen so secure parking is a must and I can live with a townhouse/condo but if available a single family home would work too. I would love to just buy a place or rent then buy. If I relocate I would be working south of the city the actual address of the the terminal is 4400 S Racine Ave. Any help would be great guys.

Thanks guys

[Videlov]

Hmmm I don't know man. I'm not familiar with that neighborhood but the southhside of Chicago is bad, I've never really been that south in the city. You can live in some nice suburb on the southside, but exactly where your work will be... don't think it's one of the better places in Chicago. Don't take my word 100% on this but I think I'm right for the most part.

[blacka4]

lol I already know its not a good side of Chicago where the terminal is...been to the location before. its a little getto. I currently work for Coach USA/Megabus USA and might be moving out that way. I think I might have a choice to either move west to Chicago or East to Elizabeth/Newark New Jersey area...I rather move west. haha

[GameBreaker]

It Depends, are you thinking Suburbs or the City? Also, how many rooms do you need as cost varies greatly in different parts of the city. If it is the city you also have to decide whether you want your car to have a dedicated spot or just use street parking. Depending what area parking can be around $90 for an uncovered spot in Wicker Park, $150s near Wrigleyville, or the painful $200+ for fully enclosed heated garage spots in the Loop

[blacka4]

I'm thinking suburbs..I hate city living. I live on a farm now. so anything is going to be a big change. I would like to have a dedicated spot because I have a harley also that will me making the trek with me thanks for the info guys

[GameBreaker]

Since you won't be in the city you have plenty of options since it isn't that far from 55 or 94, now you just have to decide on how long you want your commute to be. Although consider this, both highways have really bad traffic at rush hour.

[blacka4]

yeah I understand that...I was looking at the hyde park area by the U of Chicago because the terminal is just on the other side of 90/94 and looks to be about a 20 to 30 minute commute...

Got some good news..I don't have to move to Chicago...YAY