Ladies, public transportation is a steaming hot mess in Chicago... generally speaking, and especially now that construction is underway everywhere.
On average, if I leave the office at 6:00 p.m., I will see 3 buses pass me by before one is empty enough for me to get on. I do not have the option of taking the train since it's not very close to my home.
It takes me about an hour to get home everyday on public transit, and I often just end up springing for a cab (which takes 10 minutes).
There are incredible, gorgeous apartments right up the street from my office, but the rent is quite steep... it's significantly more than what my SO and I pay for both our respective apartments combined. My SO and I probably plan to move in together, and he said he would not be okay with paying that much for rent, since it's mostly for amenities we won't have the time or inclination to use (big gym, swimming pool, library, computer cafe all inside for residents). There are other highrises in the area, some slightly cheaper -- but only slightly since the neighborhood is expensive.
I think it's totally worth it, but my SO says we could be saving that extra money for a condo.
I just think it would be so great to walk to work... Plus, it doesn't hurt that it's right next to a grocery store. I have to walk a mile from my current apartment for groceries.
Anyway, thanks for any thoughts.
On average, if I leave the office at 6:00 p.m., I will see 3 buses pass me by before one is empty enough for me to get on. I do not have the option of taking the train since it's not very close to my home.
It takes me about an hour to get home everyday on public transit, and I often just end up springing for a cab (which takes 10 minutes).
There are incredible, gorgeous apartments right up the street from my office, but the rent is quite steep... it's significantly more than what my SO and I pay for both our respective apartments combined. My SO and I probably plan to move in together, and he said he would not be okay with paying that much for rent, since it's mostly for amenities we won't have the time or inclination to use (big gym, swimming pool, library, computer cafe all inside for residents). There are other highrises in the area, some slightly cheaper -- but only slightly since the neighborhood is expensive.
I think it's totally worth it, but my SO says we could be saving that extra money for a condo.
I just think it would be so great to walk to work... Plus, it doesn't hurt that it's right next to a grocery store. I have to walk a mile from my current apartment for groceries.
Anyway, thanks for any thoughts.