El train Aragon to loop

I%26#39;m planning a trip to Chicago that includes a show at the Aragon ballroom. The hotel (Hotel Allegro) I%26#39;m considering is near city hall in the loop. As I%26#39;m planning on going to the show alone, is this route safe via EL train in the late evening for a female? If not, which would be a better area to stay in? TIA

El train Aragon to loop

You will take the CTA red line train north (towards Howard) to Lawrence. The Aragon is next to the train station. www.transitchicago.com for public transit details If you%26#39;re here for several days, a CTA visitor pass might come in handy.

From your hotel, walk east to State St and turn left to Lake St to catch the red line. Your hotel is in a safe area. As in any other major city, common sense prevails.

El train Aragon to loop

You%26#39;ll be riding the Red Line. The Loop area (where Hotel Allegro) is the business district, so it does clear out a bit in the evening. Something in the Mag Mile area may be a touch better (i.e. near the Grand or Chicago stops), but you should be fine at the Allegro.

All that said, the area right around the Aragon can be a touch sketchy. However, the train stops right by the theatre; again, you have to assume you won%26#39;t be the only one leaving the show so you%26#39;ll be fine.

Just keep your wits about you and take the obvious precautions as w/ any big city.