September 12th, 2011 at 9:25 PM ^
The course right by the stadium opened for tailgating for the first time this year and is the new "it" spot.
September 13th, 2011 at 12:01 AM ^
Says it's for season ticket holders only - I assume there's no public parking?
September 12th, 2011 at 9:48 PM ^
Duffy's Bar in Chicago is hosting a tailgate and shuttle to the stadium for that game. I'm pretty sure it's $100 per person for tickets to the game, tailgating somewhere around the stadium, and a shuttle there and back.
September 12th, 2011 at 10:02 PM ^
You can do it yourself for so much cheaper than that. Especially considering you can get to Evanston on CTA for $4.50 round trip just as easily as taking a shuttle from Duffy's, tickets will be cheap (NU never sells out, even for Michigan), etc. etc.
September 12th, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
I'm not doubting you can. I was simply just giving out a tailgating idea.
September 13th, 2011 at 10:31 AM ^
We ordered our Northwestern tickets with our season tickets and then ordered extra tickets when offered later Online. Does anyone have any idea when they may come in the mail?
September 12th, 2011 at 10:08 PM ^
I just tried buying tickets on the NU website and they are definitely sold out.
September 12th, 2011 at 10:17 PM ^
I hit up NU earlier and saw the same thing - looks like StubHub has tix for around $85-90 so we'll probably go that route
September 12th, 2011 at 9:48 PM ^
September 12th, 2011 at 9:51 PM ^
or Threet Road...go straight on D. Robinson Rd
September 12th, 2011 at 9:56 PM ^
Feagin Road also has some serious issues with upkeep.
September 12th, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
I heard Feagin road just got a new Gardner.
September 12th, 2011 at 9:51 PM ^
The alumni tailgate was in Chandler Park. That was also the location of the Duffy's (big Michigan bar in Chicago) private tailgate. Keep in mind that was in 2007, so they might have changed their locations. Either way, it was a real nice place to tailgate.
September 12th, 2011 at 10:08 PM ^
Agreed, I'd do Chandler Park if you have a chance, but since I believe it's a night game I'd suggest going to dinner in Chicago. I'd reccomend The Firehouse on Michigan Ave, Tru, or The Signature Room then heading out to the tailgate in Chandler Park (I was slghtly bored the year I went).
September 12th, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^
Just stop somewhere here on your way north:
September 12th, 2011 at 11:24 PM ^
You are more than welcome to tailgate on my rooftop then take the CTA with me and my family.
On a serious note, if you are an alum or a part of the Victor's Club, I think Michigan is hosting a tailgate event. I just want to throw out that option because I don't know much about tailgating in Evanston.
September 13th, 2011 at 2:41 AM ^
September 13th, 2011 at 5:26 AM ^
from Midway take the CTA, a.k.a the "L". Take the orange line from Midway to downtown, transfer to the Red Line, that takes you north of downtown where you can transfer to the Purple line, which will take you right into Evanston.
September 13th, 2011 at 6:56 AM ^
The UM Alumni Association sponsors the tailgate near Ryan Field. Information is available on their website:
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<br>http://alumni.umich.edu/sports/football/amazin-blue-tailgate-tour
September 13th, 2011 at 9:28 AM ^
There is no doubt the L (Chicago's Subway) is the best way to get to Evanston. No traffic, and if you are "smart" you can keep the tailgate going on the train pretty easily. We usually tailgate on our rooftop until 2 hrs. before game time and then head up on the L. Nice easy ride, and then an easy walk into the Stadium.
Go Blue!