I'm going to be taking my first day trip to Chicago. I'm thinking of taking the Metra train either from Kenosha or Waukegan. Are there any tips or hints from anyone when taking the metra. I also see there is a $5 weekend pass but I can't find where to purchase those. Are they at the stations and does there have to be an attendant as I know not all stations have one? Then, once I get there, I see there are free trolleys to get around. Is there an abundance or would it be better to take the bus? I'm looking to do a few tourist things, Shedd aquarium, Navy Pier maybe, a museum, and would love to catch some really good authentic Chinese food. Any recommendations on that would be great also! Thank you!|||Check out these websites for reviews on clubs, restaurants, attractions, etc.: Go Chicago Card http://www.gochicagocard.com/chicago-att鈥?/a> Yelp Chicago (real customer reviews on clubs, restaurants, and stores) http://www.yelp.com/chicago Metromix Chicago (real customer reviews on clubs, restaurants, and stores) http://chicago.metromix.com/ Navy Pier http://www.navypier.com/ And check this website out to plan your trip in Chicago and the suburbs if you don't have a car: http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/tripp鈥?/a> Good luck and have a safe fun trip in Chicago.|||www.metrarail.com for train times etc.. There is conductors on board that you can buy tickets from. Look up water taxi, it being after Labor day it may not run, idk. Look up navy pier's trolley (once again after Labor day) Chinese food? CHINATOWN is at wentworth and cermak. Jump in cab ask for chinatown.|||Like the above poster mentioned, I don't know if the trolleys run after labor day. The buses are always available, I'm not a fan for taking them though, just because there are weird people on it too often and I'd rather just take the long walk and see the city. As far as the metra goes, if there is an attendent at the station, you'll need to get the weekend pass from them, otherwise they add a two dollar surcharge on the train. If there is no attendent you can just get it on the train. Touristy things are fun, just make sure you check hours on whatever you want to see. I can't recommend any chinese places, but if you like Greek food, Artopolis on Halsted and Jackson (just a few blocks west of Ogilive and Union Station) has some good food, especially dessert.

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