Can you easily live in Chicago without a car?

How easy it is to live without a car in Chicago depends entirely on (a) where you live and (b) where you're likely to want to go on a regular basis, so your job, shops, and so on. read more

If you are residing downtown or as close to it as possible (and affordable), yes, one can live easily in Chicago without a car. The further from downtown you live, or if you live in the suburbs, living without is a car a little more difficult. read more

Michele, if you live in Lincoln Park, you can get almost anywhere in the city on public transit very easily. You don't need a car. In fact, a car in Chicago is expensive (for parking) and a drag, especially in the winter. read more

Living in Chicago often means easy access to the newest stores and the latest trends. You can ride the Red Line, the Brown Line or various buses to get anywhere in the city from the Gold Coast. Explore the Outdoors in Logan Square. Public transportation in Chicago takes you far beyond the closest downtown neighborhoods. read more