Chicago-specific question: I'll be accepting a job in the northwest suburbs. Is living in the city and working in the suburbs doable? [more inside]
posted by naju on Dec 21, 2011 - 19 answers

Last minute Chicago commute question. I have an appointment on Michigan Ave tomorrow morning at 8. Usually I take the 22 bus to Michigan Ave but every morning I hear on the radio that Lake Shore Drive is a mess during rush hour these days. Is it ultimate foolishness to take a Lake Shore Drive bus during rush hour tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by bleep on Nov 7, 2011 - 4 answers

I might have to move my family to Chicago. Share your insider knowledge, Mefites! [more inside]
posted by emjaybee on Aug 5, 2011 - 35 answers

What kind of car should I buy (under $15K) to make my commute safe, comfortable, and cost-effective? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Dec 21, 2007 - 43 answers

For a novice, what is a good bike route from Chicago's North Side to the loop? [more inside]
posted by bleary on Jul 22, 2007 - 12 answers

Andersonville, Chicago: Great neighborhood, swell apartment, lovely community, but let's discuss commute time downtown! Did I make a mistake? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau on Jul 9, 2007 - 19 answers

Posted on behalf of colleen711, who joined too recently to be able to post this herself: My roomate and I are recent college graduates, she's working in libertyville and I'm working in deer park. We want to live in the city, but keep our commute to less than or equal to one hour. [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay on Mar 24, 2006 - 11 answers