We had been in Chicago for a couple of days and for one reason or another we had not ridden the metro, known as L, we had used the commuter rail system, of which I will talk about another time, and otherwise we had moved on foot and in Uber. But we had on the list of must-do in the city, a ride on the L in the Loop area where it goes on the surface and moves between buildings. Surely this is an image you have seen more than once in some of the movies filmed in the Windy City.
So on the morning of our third day in the city, we walked a few blocks from our hotel to Chicago Avenue to catch the L.
We headed to one L station on the brown line which is located on that avenue. We got on the platform and realized that we were in the wrong direction, fortunately, we realized it when we got to the platform. On that platform, the train was going northbound and we wanted to go to the Loop which was south of our location.
So we went down to the Avenue and crossed under the structure where the train tracks go to the other side. To go up to the platform in the direction of the Loop.
But first, we found this engraving on the sidewalk with the name of Chicago, so we had to take a picture.
When we arrived at the platform the northbound train was leaving the station.
Of course, I had to have my picture taken with the Loop address sign.
More pictures of the platform and one of the streets between the buildings which could be seen from there. Like those that usually appear in some movie chases with those external stairs in the buildings that the protagonists use to escape from the villains that stalk them. 😆
We didn't wait long and our train arrived.
So we sat strategically close to the windows to enjoy the ride.
And admire the views of the city that we could make out between the buildings as the L moved on.
I haven't said it before but the Chicago metro is known as L because it's short for elevated which is how some sections of the metro go especially in this part of the city.
Look at the number of rails and how they intersect in this pic.
And views and more views of the Chicago Loop streets.
The cars on the brown line seemed very clean to me, not so on other lines. And I got the impression that this line is not very crowded, at least in this section of the Loop, as if it is something that has been left for those who visit the city. It was mid-morning and in our car there were only a couple of people besides us.
The train on the brown line goes around the loop and then back uptown. We had originally planned to do the loop and get off again at Chicago Ave. to continue with our plans for the day. The husband had a lunch with people from the festival he was attending and I had arranged to meet my son for lunch. But it was still early and we could explore a little more, so we decided to get off a couple of stations early.
We got off at Clark/Lake station.
We had the idea of going for a walk along the Riverwalk, which we had not yet walked. But I'll tell you about that another time ;)
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Text In Spanish
Llevábamos un par de días en Chicago y por una razón u otra no nos habíamos montado en el metro. Habíamos usado el sistema de trenes de cercanía del que hablaré en otra ocasión y de resto nos habíamos movido a pie y en Uber. Pero teníamos en la lista de imprescindibles para hacer en la ciudad, un paseo en L por la zona del Loop donde va en la superficie y se mueve entre los edificios. Seguro que es una imagen que han visto más de una vez en alguna de las películas rodadas en la Windy City.
Así que la mañana de nuestro tercer día en la ciudad, caminamos unas pocas cuadras desde nuestro hotel hasta la Avenida Chicago para tomar el L.
Nos dirigimos a una estación L de la línea marrón que se encuentra en esa avenida. Subimos al andén y nos dimos cuenta de que estábamos en la dirección equivocada, afortunadamente nos dimos cuenta cuando llegamos al andén. En ese andén el tren iba en dirección norte y nosotros queríamos ir al Loop que estaba al sur de nuestra ubicación.
Así que bajamos a la Avenida y cruzamos por debajo de la estructura por donde pasan las vías del tren al otro lado. Para subir al andén en dirección al Loop.
Pero antes nos encontramos este grabado en la acera con el nombre de Chicago, asi que habia que tomar una foto.
Cuando llegamos al andén, el tren en dirección norte estaba saliendo de la estación.
Por supuesto, tenía que hacerme una foto con el cartel de la dirección de Loop.
Más fotos del andén y de una de las calles entre los edificios que se veían desde allí. Como las que suelen aparecer en algunas persecuciones de películas con esas escaleras exteriores en los edificios que utilizan los protagonistas para escapar de los villanos que les acechan.😆
No esperamos mucho y llegó nuestro tren.
Así que nos sentamos estratégicamente cerca de las ventanas para disfrutar del paseo.
Y admirar las vistas de la ciudad que podíamos divisar entre los edificios a medida que el L avanzaba.
No lo he dicho antes pero el metro de Chicago es conocido como L porque es una forma abreviada para decir elevated que es como van algunos tramos del metro sobretodo en esta parte de la ciudad.
Mira la cantidad de rieles y como se cruzan en esta foto.
Y vistas y más vistas de las calles del Loop de Chicago.
Los vagones de la línea marrón me parecieron muy limpios, no así los de otras líneas. Y me dio la impresión de que esta línea no está muy concurrida, al menos en este tramo del Loop, como si fuera algo que ha quedado para los que visitan la ciudad tengan la experiences de pasear por el Loop. Era media mañana y en nuestro vagón sólo había un par de personas además de nosotros.
El tren en la línea marrón da la vuelta al loop y luego regresa hacia el norte de la ciudad. Y habíamos pensado en primer momento hacer el recorrido y bajarnos nuevamente en la Av. Chicago para continuar con nuestros planes del día. Mi esposo tenía un almuerzo con personas del festival al que estaba asistiendo y yo habia quedado en encontrarme con mi hijo para almorzar. Pero era aún temprano y podíamos explorar un poco más, así que decidimos bajarnos un par de estaciones antes.
Nos bajamos en la estación Clark/Lake.
Se nos ocurrió la idea de irnos a caminar un poco por el Riverwalk que aún no habíamos recorrido. Pero eso se los cuento en otra ocasión;)
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Very cool I've passed through Chicago a few times but a very long time ago. I really appreciate all the tracks and city trains you have shown. Hey your nearing my locale I'm about 7 hours by car to the east, hehe.
Hehe, well I'm a little further away now because we are back home.
Thank you very much for stopping by :)
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Cuando he visto las fotos he pensado justamente que era como verte dentro de una película, es genial. 🙌 Es una suerte que haya un tramo del tren en la superficie, observar las ciudades desde el transporte público es una actividad que me encanta y el metro es muy práctico pero en eso no ayuda. Ya estoy esperando tu siguiente publicación acerca de tu visita a Chicago. 😁❤️🤗
Pues sí la sensación es como estar en una película, jeje. Las vistas de la ciudad son increíbles y además estar entre todos esos edificios tan altos en un vagón de tren es muy curioso la verdad.
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This is similar to LRT in our country.. but I guess it's more convenient there hehe
Why is it more convenient? What do you mean?
Ohhh so many memories of the photogenic Chicago!!!😍
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I hope you can go visit soon:)
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It seems that the train lines pass through the whole city, no? Too many of them. It's a fast mode of transportation, although I imagine it's not used much anymore.
It must be a very nice city, enjoy your visit.
Actually this train it is used a lot to move around the city, only this section that passes through the center and goes between the buildings seems not so much. Here the train makes a loop, it goes around and arrives at the same point. And the walking distances are close, so it may be more practical to walk from one side to the other in this section of the city. But it's nice to ride it at least once.
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What a beautiful city, visiting it is on my wish list.
I love this subway tour, and the beautiful shots you took of the stations. That road crossing is impressive.
Thank you very much for sharing this photo tour
May you enjoy it a lot
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Hi its nice/good to explore and experience other way of transportation while traveling and it is fun to walk around the places.
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