{"id":409,"date":"2016-09-16T13:59:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T18:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/?p=409"},"modified":"2016-09-16T14:00:02","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T19:00:02","slug":"relocating-to-chicago-the-best-ways-around-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/relocating-to-chicago-the-best-ways-around-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Relocating to Chicago? The Best Ways Around the City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It may be a lot colder in Chicago compared to a lot of other cities around the country, but the art, architecture, and the culture that defines Chicago still acts as quite a powerful magnet for newcomers. Because of this, it\u0019s not at all surprising that a lot of professionals still decide to move to Chicago and call it their home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u0019re new around the city or are just about to relocate, here are the best ways for you to get around:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Walking<\/strong><br \/>\nEspecially if you want to explore the sights before anything else, walking would be the best way for you to get around on your first few weeks. It\u0019s the best way for you to familiarize yourself with the city around you while catching a glimpse of the art and architecture at the same time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><br \/>\nPublic transport around Chicago is quite efficient, and it\u0019s also one of the cheapest ways to go. There are visitor passes available that would buy you an unlimited number of rides over a 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day period. Grab a guide that would help you become more familiar about bus and train schedules, as well as different stops that would take you to wherever you\u0019re going.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Biking<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are tons of biking trails all around Chicago, making it a great city for you to bike around in. Of course, one would have to consider the weather before grabbing your bike to roam around. If you\u0019re lucky enough to catch a clear day, then this is the best way for you to grow a new appreciation for the city as you look at it from a different perspective.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Taxis<\/strong><br \/>\nCab drivers around Chicago are known to be knowledgeable and gracious, making it a great choice to get around. Choose one of the more established cab companies like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/\">Universal Taxi<\/a> and you\u0019re guaranteed to have a cabbie who\u0019s going to be willing to show you around your new home. Even better, you can make it more convenient by using the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/\">Universal Taxi <\/a>app that allows you to book a taxi wherever you may be.<\/p>\n<p>With so many options for you to get around, you\u0019ll definitely feel right at home in no time. Chicago is, after all, a place that you\u0019d be proud to call your own.<br \/>\nJust a few parting tips to help you get settled:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lake Michigan is Chicago\u0019s natural border to the east, so you can use it as a reference point.<\/li>\n<li>Chicago is laid out vertically, so keep this in mind in trying to figure out directions from one place to another.<\/li>\n<li>Chicago uses a numerical grid system, so you may want to familiarize yourself with that to make directions easier.<\/li>\n<li>Taxis are your best bet if you\u0019re planning to go beyond downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enjoy Chicago and make the most out of this beautiful city. It may be a bit hard for you to find your way around on your first few days, but the more you explore your new city, the more you can embrace it as if you\u0019ve been here your entire life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may be a lot colder in Chicago compared to a lot of other cities around the country, but the art, architecture, and the culture that defines Chicago still acts as quite a powerful magnet for newcomers. Because of this, it\u0019s not at all surprising that a lot of professionals still decide to move to &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/relocating-to-chicago-the-best-ways-around-the-city\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Relocating to Chicago? 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