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  • By hekate on October 20, 2004
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    If you are a tourist and you are not willing to spend your money on transportation. That is the perfect option. There are several lines that will take you to the most popular tourist spots. The best part is that you could hop up on the trolley for free. The disadvantage for me was that I was using it in July, so it got pretty stinky inside at times.

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  • Phone: 1-877-CHICAGO
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  • Updated By Dabs on April 18, 2007
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  • Updated 4/17/07 Chicago offers a daily free trolley service in the summer months, operations run from Memorial Day (last Monday in May) to Labor day (1st Monday in Sept.) There has been weekend service in past years from September-December and daily service during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays The blue line running from Navy Pier to State Street and back runs every day even in the winter, check out the Navy Pier website for current information No ticket or reservation needed, board at the marked trolley stops.

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  • Website: http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Transportation/trolleys/

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  • Updated By londonlover on May 27, 2003
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  • Trolley from the back - Chicago
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    There is a free trolley that operates in Chicago from Memorial Day through Labor day, and during the winter holiday season, (except on the holidays themselves). You can take the trolley from just outside Marshall Fields on State Street (there's a sign for the waiting area) to Navy Pier or to Michigan Avenue. You can also pick it up at either train station (Union Station or Oglevie), so it's great for saving you a long walk to the typical tourist attractions. Maps are available inside the trolleys for their routes, and signs by the trolley stops show where each of the three routes stops. Beware of the lines, though--you can wait quite a few minutes for a trolley that isn't full on busy shopping days.

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    Trolleys (some are FREE): Free Trolley System
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  • By sambarnett on November 25, 2002
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    Here's a great idea from the city: a FREE tourist trolley system connecting most of the city's major sites. They even ran a special, weekend-only Pilsen/Chinatown line last summer. Here's hoping they bring it back in '03.    Currently the trolleys run on weekends only, Saturdays 10 am until 6, Sundays noon until 6. In summer they run everyday at longer hours.    The stops are marked, but don't just hop on any trolley. Be sure to look for the words "Free Trolley" on the vehicle as there are other trolley company around town. And the bums tend to park at the free trolley stops, waiting to catch the unaware.    Visit the website for complete information and route maps.

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  • Website: www.cityofchicago.org/Transportation/trolleys

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  • By Florida999 on October 5, 2006
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  • If you use the free trolley downtown Chicago, be aware that there are 3 different lines. We got on the wrong one on the way back from the Pier and made a large detour. You can get a free map at the information center at the Navy Pier.

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    Trolleys (some are FREE): Take the Trolley or Doubledecker Tour
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  • By shrimp56 on May 1, 2004
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  • Clang clang clang went the trolley! - Chicago
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    These "trolley" tours are run by Chicago Trolley & Doubledecker Company -- this stand was just outside Orchestra Hall on S. Michigan Ave. near the Art Institute.

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  • By londonlover on May 27, 2003
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    You can pick up a trolley every few minutes at any stop during operating hours, so you shouldn't have to wait long at any stop. Here's one of the signs that show you which route to take (each bus has a symbol, such as a star or a square, in the window identifying the route it drives).

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    Trolleys (some are FREE): Chicago Trolley Co., Chicago Double-Decker Bus Co.
  • Updated By jtsioson on June 3, 2003
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    A fleet of 64 San Francisco-style trolleys and London double-decker buses take riders on a one-hour tour of downtown and lakeshore attractions. You can get off at any scheduled stop to visit attractions and later pick up the tour where you left off. Regular stops include Sears Tower, the Art Institute, the Museum Campus, the Museum of Science and Industry, River North, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Water Tower. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily every 15 minutes. Admission: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $10 for children. Two day passes are $25 for adults and seniors, $10 for children.

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  • Phone: (773) 648-5000
  • Website: www.chicagotrolley.com

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    Trolleys (some are FREE): Chicago's Free Trolley System
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    Chicago's Free Trolleys run year round providing service between the Museum Campus, Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier about every half hour. They also connect to CTA, Amtrak and Metra stations. No ticket is needed; just catch a trolley (there's a sign in the window) at any stop marked with a "Free Trolley" sign Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, September through May; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, June, July, August.

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    Trolleys (some are FREE): Hop on Hop off city tour via Chicago trolley
  • Updated By TRAVELCHICK29 on May 30, 2004
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  • If you are only spending a few days in Chicago, the Chicago trolley is not a bad idea. It takes you around downtown Chicago and stops at major attractions sites. Also the guide gives you an insight on the architecture and history of most of the historic buildings and of the city. Tickets are about $20 per person for the whole day. You can get off at any trolley stops and catch another one any time you like. Trolleys come by about very 30 minutes.For routes, check the website.

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