Brings back memories. Do this drive with a camera that swings back and forth thru an 80° arc, so that we can see what we're traveling thru. Chicago is a beautiful city, let's see some of it. Sweet home Chicago.
Thanks for the ride...I left home in Chicago in the 70s...moved to NJ, got married, and eventually started to move back. Wife got sick and died (covid) and I never made it back home. Still, I took the ride with you in spirit for sure...
Originally, the Skyway was built directly above Indianapolis Blvd. from the state line to where it begins to climb toward the main span. Then in the late 90s, the elevated portion was dismantled and the roadway was placed on a raised embankment. You can still see the original guard rail (which intrigued me to no end when I was little) just past the state line in Indiana.
I know I am biased because I really haven't lived less than 26 miles south of downtown my life. I just find it, just the right size and the skyline can't be beat. So we don't have an ocean, so what, we have a giant lake, plus we had an ocean thousands of year ago. Home to the skyscraper and the late great Bourdain conceding the Chicago dog as the best...life is good today.
Coming from a minor european nation, Denmark, it is so alien like to see these four lane highways. I do not believe there is any here. But Chicago sure looks beautiful! Hoping to visit one day and attend a game at soldier field.
@@bobsemple2524 the weather here is gray constantly as well, so I would feel at home. Yes, the Bears suck. If only I knew that before I decided to root for them. But seeing how franchises such as the Bengals, Browns and Chargers have gone from misery to being competitive, gives me hope that the Bears can do as well. Hopefully Fields can develop into a franchise QB.
I'm sure you would love the big city, as so many of us would love the more relaxed vibe of the Danes with a Carlsberg! Although, I must disclose, I live on the Indiana side of this video, as it comes to an end. People in the Midwest of the USA are very polite and welcoming, the same with the South.
@@8111thomas Chicago is an amazing city. Downtown is absolutely beautiful and I reluctantly say that Trump Tower is majestic. Love the architecture not the owner.
I never drove through Denmark (I was only at the Copenhagen airport) but I drove through much of Europe and believe me, expressways over there are of MUCH, MUCH greater quality than here...Although downtown Chicago and the areas along Lake Michigan are breathtaking 👍
at the 25:00 mark, the road turn onto a new stretch of 41. it formally went south through the neighborhood. Now it swings east and the open land you see is the former south shore steel plant property.
In my travels as a trucker, my take on Chicago is that it has great potential to be an amazing city. The deep dish pizza at Lou Malnatis is PHENOMENAL, the climate is very nice most of the year, and it has lots of green areas, not just a forrest of steel and concrete like other cities. All they need to do is finish the countless road construction projects they have going on, which makes driving thru Chicago a NIGHTMARE.
This was part of my route leaving my girlfriend's apt in Lakeview as I drove to school at UIC. I'd take lower Wacker Dr to Van Buren. Screw the Kennedy. thanks for the flashback...Sweet home Chicago.
I remember when Lake Shore Drive had reversible lanes during rush hours. I also remember when McCormick Place burned down. And prior to 1978, there was no traffic light at the Museum of Science and Industry. If you were trying to turn left onto Lake Sore Drive northbound, good luck.
You’re making me HOMESICK!! I’m from Michigan, But I travel through Chicago, from O’Hare airport. I was home this summer, and had a GOOD TIME!!! I live in Japan, but it was SO GOOD to come through Chicago. I forgot how BEAUTIFUL Chicago is, and this video isn’t helping me, because I MISS HOME!!!😢
This is the shortest and cheapest way to the Horseshoe Casino because you're hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline the entire way. And a lot of times, it's the quickest way.
wish you'd take the scenic route down Commercial Ave past where I went to grade school.....very cool you went across the Blues Brothers bridge on 95th......not sure if it's safer to go this way or the Dan Ryan to get to the Indiana border these days....more stop lights to get into transition zones.
I was born and lived in South Chicago until I was 10… Lived on 91st and Buffalo, then moved to 89th and Brandon. Went to James N. Thorp grade school. The area has changed A LOT… the city did a lot of development and building of roads in anticipation of the Sweetheart Cup Co. building a manufacturing plant off of 87th St at the lakefront, but the plan fell through.
For a high school project we did a video (VHS!) of 41 from Jackson park to Hollywood BLVD, with stops and commentary along the way. Bad video, but good times. Love this road and appreciate your upload.
I've taken this route many times. Another way: Lake Shore Drive to 63rd/Hayes Drive, to Cornell, to Stony Island, to the Skyway at 79th. (Born in South Shore--terra cognita!)
@@thewanderluster470 This video was just what I needed for a virtual trip back to the region, it's been thirty years since I drove that gorgeous route. Great memories. Appreciate your work!
How about "Chicago Lake Shore Drive to Miami" ???... Route 41 is one of America's longest stretch of US Highway north/south from Miami FL to Michigan's upper Peninsula; But you already knew that 😁
Never knew that about US 41. But for Wanderluster, might wanna think twice coz the only shoreline part is around Chicago and part of FL. Instead U.S 1 in California to US 101 towards the north to Washington ... has 80-90% shoreline
Ideally I would do every road I could but I just happen to live near US 41 and not near US 1. If I ever visit the west coast, I will definitely film a video there
Yeah, they've built quite a lot in the South loop in the last few years. There are more plans in the works. Including a large development, with tall buildings, directly across from soldier field/museum campus, on the other side of LSD.
Milwaukee and its taxpayers will be in the same miserable fix when the Brewers leave American Family behind. You would think they'd have learned their lesson when the Braves screwed them over! Professional sports teams have all the loyalty of whores these days. Why the hell should they get any in return?
For afew minutes i didn't know at all where you were.... then i saw calumet fisheries at 31:17 and i was like ohhhh ok now i know lol... didn't even know you could take lsd there...i usually take Jeffrey and turn east on 95th... but now i know lol
I had a job downtown and a gentleman asked where i was from and i says the Eastside of Chicago. This guy from Michigan's says there was no Eastside. He isn't around the city anymore unfortunately
Yeah, we really do need to invest in our infrastructure. With that said, you clearly haven't been to LA or NYC. Chicago is far behind them in terms of homlessness and dirtiness. Small cities like Cleveland get affected later by these things compared to large cities like Chicago
I drove through the "East Side" of Chicago towards the end of the video. I think that's what you mean when you say east Chicago. When I entered Indiana, I was in the town of Hammond Indiana. If I had kept going east for a while, I would be in the town of East Chicago, Indiana. Hope this helps
@@thewanderluster470 O i C, makes more sense now that i understand the why!...Thanks fore that. I will be looking forward to your future posts because you truly have the right idea in mind.
Chicago Beach Dr... to the South Shore babe... wave to the Rainbow Sand and hit the Fisheries at 95th... see you at Wihala... or Beer Can Beach Babe. Regardless your are heading south on LSD.. trouble in your mind.
@@thewanderluster470 Heh... Native Chicagoan here... I remember the old South Shore neighborhood and the "scenic" route that skirted the old steel mills. RIP U.S. Steel South Works, but it was interesting seeing you drive that area since LSD was extended south of 79th St. The last time I turned my wheels that way was over 40 years ago. Now... How about some "Cryin' on the Dan Ryan" video? ;^) Remember... Ramp speed for getting on SAFELY is 90+ mph... Only then is it safe to break it down to 75mph IF you're going to poke along in the "slow" lane. You don't want to be "that guy" who gets hit from behind... Kudos and good job tho'!
10:22 the car in front of you made it thru you could have made it too. Lol. In texas our philosophy is yellow light: floor it. Red light: 2 more cars can get thru.
I moved from Chicago to Texas for few years back in !ate 1980s. Worst drivers of my life. When discussing with some of the old Texas natives about people not using their turn signal his response was - "what business is it of anyone's where I'm going". I just shook my head. True story.
@@bradsense7431 welcome to Texas 1st. And i believe you. my girlfriend always asks me why i never use my turn signal. And my response is "i already know where i am going nobody else needs to." So that could be a texas thing Lol
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It’s the best route to get to Hammond, IN vs paying that expensive Chicago Skyway toll.
The Skyway is an old friend. We grew up together. The Toll Road was dedicated two months before I was born - in South Bend.
I was born in Chicago (Roseland) to be exact. I was 20 yrs old when I moved to vegas.. it’s been 20 yrs I’ve been in vegas..Thanks for posting👍🏼
Brings back memories. Do this drive with a camera that swings back and forth thru an 80° arc, so that we can see what we're traveling thru. Chicago is a beautiful city, let's see some of it. Sweet home Chicago.
Thanks for the idea!
@@thewanderluster470, thanks for Responding to your viewers
hey I saw another comment of yours, thanks for visiting again. yes, I enjoy responding to you guys
Yes it most definitely is love Chicago ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the ride...I left home in Chicago in the 70s...moved to NJ, got married, and eventually started to move back. Wife got sick and died (covid) and I never made it back home. Still, I took the ride with you in spirit for sure...
This is my drive Monday thru Friday. From Hammond to NBC Tower. I love the this drive.
Originally, the Skyway was built directly above Indianapolis Blvd. from the state line to where it begins to climb toward the main span. Then in the late 90s, the elevated portion was dismantled and the roadway was placed on a raised embankment. You can still see the original guard rail (which intrigued me to no end when I was little) just past the state line in Indiana.
Love driving down lake shore drive the senary is beautiful ❤
Chicago is a beautiful city… the skyline views from The Drive can’t be beat! 😍
Love my city!! ❤️
Couldn't agree more!
One of the most beautiful cities in the world, thank for sharing this great video.
Beautiful drive. Beautiful city. Sweet Home Chicago!
I know I am biased because I really haven't lived less than 26 miles south of downtown my life. I just find it, just the right size and the skyline can't be beat. So we don't have an ocean, so what, we have a giant lake, plus we had an ocean thousands of year ago. Home to the skyscraper and the late great Bourdain conceding the Chicago dog as the best...life is good today.
Coming from a minor european nation, Denmark, it is so alien like to see these four lane highways. I do not believe there is any here. But Chicago sure looks beautiful! Hoping to visit one day and attend a game at soldier field.
the weather is gray here 2/3 times a year and the bears suck
@@bobsemple2524 the weather here is gray constantly as well, so I would feel at home. Yes, the Bears suck. If only I knew that before I decided to root for them. But seeing how franchises such as the Bengals, Browns and Chargers have gone from misery to being competitive, gives me hope that the Bears can do as well. Hopefully Fields can develop into a franchise QB.
I'm sure you would love the big city, as so many of us would love the more relaxed vibe of the Danes with a Carlsberg! Although, I must disclose, I live on the Indiana side of this video, as it comes to an end. People in the Midwest of the USA are very polite and welcoming, the same with the South.
@@8111thomas Chicago is an amazing city. Downtown is absolutely beautiful and I reluctantly say that Trump Tower is majestic. Love the architecture not the owner.
I never drove through Denmark (I was only at the Copenhagen airport) but I drove through much of Europe and believe me, expressways over there are of MUCH, MUCH greater quality than here...Although downtown Chicago and the areas along Lake Michigan are breathtaking 👍
67th & South Shore Drive is the spot, I love sitting on the rocks looking at the lake and Downtown at night!
at the 25:00 mark, the road turn onto a new stretch of 41. it formally went south through the neighborhood. Now it swings east and the open land you see is the former south shore steel plant property.
In my travels as a trucker, my take on Chicago is that it has great potential to be an amazing city. The deep dish pizza at Lou Malnatis is PHENOMENAL, the climate is very nice most of the year, and it has lots of green areas, not just a forrest of steel and concrete like other cities. All they need to do is finish the countless road construction projects they have going on, which makes driving thru Chicago a NIGHTMARE.
Thanks for Responding to your viewers
no problem, it's one of the perks of being a small channel, I am able to interact with my audience.
Yes, traffic is crazy bad,…there are no trucks allowed on Lake Shore Drive (road in this video) so not an option in traveling through by truck
Even after those construction projects are finished it will be a nightmare. Congestion will be worse and by the time its open it will be 4 years late
Most of us are used to the traffic. Plan ahead
Made this drive many times. Enjoyed your video. Thank you for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was part of my route leaving my girlfriend's apt in Lakeview as I drove to school at UIC. I'd take lower Wacker Dr to Van Buren. Screw the Kennedy.
thanks for the flashback...Sweet home Chicago.
I remember when Lake Shore Drive had reversible lanes during rush hours. I also remember when McCormick Place burned down. And prior to 1978, there was no traffic light at the Museum of Science and Industry. If you were trying to turn left onto Lake Sore Drive northbound, good luck.
Fascinating, I wasn't aware of the reversible lanes. I am young enough to remember when LSD was split near museum campus
@@thewanderluster470 The reversible lanes were discontinued by the early 80s.
You’re making me HOMESICK!! I’m from Michigan, But I travel through Chicago, from O’Hare airport. I was home this summer, and had a GOOD TIME!!! I live in Japan, but it was SO GOOD to come through Chicago. I forgot how BEAUTIFUL Chicago is, and this video isn’t helping me, because I MISS HOME!!!😢
Absolutely Beautiful love Chicago 💙💙💙💙💛💛
That was great, thank you! Greetings from South West France.
This is the shortest and cheapest way to the Horseshoe Casino because you're hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline the entire way. And a lot of times, it's the quickest way.
Nice video, beautiful Chicago. Greetings from São Paulo City, Brazil!
wish you'd take the scenic route down Commercial Ave past where I went to grade school.....very cool you went across the Blues Brothers bridge on 95th......not sure if it's safer to go this way or the Dan Ryan to get to the Indiana border these days....more stop lights to get into transition zones.
i went to ninos heroes 83 commercial
I was born and lived in South Chicago until I was 10… Lived on 91st and Buffalo, then moved to 89th and Brandon. Went to James N. Thorp grade school.
The area has changed A LOT… the city did a lot of development and building of roads in anticipation of the Sweetheart Cup Co. building a manufacturing plant off of 87th St at the lakefront, but the plan fell through.
@@TrinaBinaBaby thats wats up i used to stay going on commercial back in the day for tacos nd shit
@@nosir6849 Yessir… Best food EVER!!
For a high school project we did a video (VHS!) of 41 from Jackson park to Hollywood BLVD, with stops and commentary along the way. Bad video, but good times. Love this road and appreciate your upload.
That's great to hear, glad I could bring back some good memories!
I've taken this route many times. Another way: Lake Shore Drive to 63rd/Hayes Drive, to Cornell, to Stony Island, to the Skyway at 79th. (Born in South Shore--terra cognita!)
Lovely drive and all the cars are very clean.
Nice, thanks I knew eventually you would hit some traffic. Drove this many times live in SW suburbs of Chicago. 👌💯
born and raised in Downers Grove
10:20 Whoever this driver is, I wouldn't want to be in the car with them! Almost running a red light like that is scary.
Welcome to America/Chicago
Love the windy city❤❤❤❤
Breathtaking sky! Love this vid.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed
@@thewanderluster470 This video was just what I needed for a virtual trip back to the region, it's been thirty years since I drove that gorgeous route. Great memories. Appreciate your work!
great video, lived in chicago many years but i was a student and didn't have a car so never got to drive LSD
How about "Chicago Lake Shore Drive to Miami" ???...
Route 41 is one of America's longest stretch of US Highway north/south from Miami FL to Michigan's upper Peninsula; But you already knew that 😁
It's a very interesting idea. If this channel continues growing, I'll do it
Never knew that about US 41. But for Wanderluster, might wanna think twice coz the only shoreline part is around Chicago and part of FL. Instead U.S 1 in California to US 101 towards the north to Washington ... has 80-90% shoreline
Ideally I would do every road I could but I just happen to live near US 41 and not near US 1. If I ever visit the west coast, I will definitely film a video there
@@zaiks0105 US 1 is on the east coast, Not Cali. Its the longest stretch of US Highway in America north/south.
@@Al_Catraz1 You are correct. I'm from the East too but maybe it is called Cali 1, the one from the west coast.
Beautiful 😻
Nice. Next time take it to Florida? Or hook a turn on 30 and head to California. Cross Roads of America! I've always wanted to do both trips.
When watching this CZcams video, it makes me want to listened to music. 😃
well done,great work!!
"the day I get out Prison my own Brother picks me up in a Police Car"
This is my drive from work , downtown to the East Side neighborhood. (Next door to Indiana)
I Love a Road Trip Down Lake Shore Drive to Downtown Then Become South Shore Drive After Going Pass Soldiers Field.
What are all the new high rise buildings south of downtown near Soldiers Field? Looks like its really built up in that area the last few years
Yeah, they've built quite a lot in the South loop in the last few years. There are more plans in the works. Including a large development, with tall buildings, directly across from soldier field/museum campus, on the other side of LSD.
You: I love these views of downtown and the lake!
Car: You can take 'em in all you want, 'cause I'm breaking down right here!
Nice video man
Indiana wants me, Lord I can't go back there...
11:15 so sad the city of Chicago is going to be stuck with this giant stadium with no tennant when the Bears move to Arlington Heights.
It will still be the home of the Chicago Fire.
Milwaukee and its taxpayers will be in the same miserable fix when the Brewers leave American Family behind. You would think they'd have learned their lesson when the Braves screwed them over! Professional sports teams have all the loyalty of whores these days. Why the hell should they get any in return?
For afew minutes i didn't know at all where you were.... then i saw calumet fisheries at 31:17 and i was like ohhhh ok now i know lol... didn't even know you could take lsd there...i usually take Jeffrey and turn east on 95th... but now i know lol
My Exit Torrance Ave,
32:14 there is a Speed camera on the Right side,
I am from Chicago it's a big city best food
You're right!
Thank you
Love this Video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had a job downtown and a gentleman asked where i was from and i says the Eastside of Chicago. This guy from Michigan's says there was no Eastside. He isn't around the city anymore unfortunately
Nice day for that! What camera did you film with?
GoPro Hero9 black
In the seven years I've been in Chicago, I have not gone further south than 57th on the LSD.
You should try it sometime…
Traffic isn't nearly as bad as Dallas/Ft Worth, I'll drive in Chicago I uber in Dallas...I also never once felt unsafe in Chicago.
Usually visitors to Chicago don't feel unsafe. Until it's too late.
Jeff u haven't seen rush hour on the dan Ryan loop etc
we have horrendous traffics jam at ten pm night. this was during lockdown. empty
chicago is one of the most traffic jammed city in the world
come again now and see of it this light😂😂
Done it many times.
GoPro Hero 8 or 9 ??????
9
23:57 Kanye's childhood home
Nice Downtown however the rotting infrastructure and garbage surrounding the city is an eyesore. Even Cleveland looks more aesthetically pleasing.
Yeah, we really do need to invest in our infrastructure. With that said, you clearly haven't been to LA or NYC. Chicago is far behind them in terms of homlessness and dirtiness. Small cities like Cleveland get affected later by these things compared to large cities like Chicago
Them long rides from 36th to Indiana for gas n cigarettes back in the day 😂😂😂😂💯
It's best you reach Indiana turnaround and go back...
Is that East Chicago?
I drove through the "East Side" of Chicago towards the end of the video. I think that's what you mean when you say east Chicago. When I entered Indiana, I was in the town of Hammond Indiana. If I had kept going east for a while, I would be in the town of East Chicago, Indiana. Hope this helps
Hey, slow down. Speed limit is 40mph. You must be the guy I see speeding south every day.
Wait a minute, you're the guy holding us all up!
Skyway Dawg
Did u enter LSD on Fullerton?
Never mind, you entered way further North. I saw Fullerton.
i like Beaufort s.c its pretty her.
2x speed👌
Cant enjoy the journey, your motorcar is to loud...Take a look at JUtah's channel to learn what smooth is!...Excellent camera work though.
I'm working on that. I do have a windshield, unfortunately it causes my camera to overheat if it's on for a while. Recommendations are appreciated
@@thewanderluster470 O i C, makes more sense now that i understand the why!...Thanks fore that. I will be looking forward to your future posts because you truly have the right idea in mind.
Chicago Beach Dr... to the South Shore babe... wave to the Rainbow Sand and hit the Fisheries at 95th... see you at Wihala... or Beer Can Beach Babe. Regardless your are heading south on LSD.. trouble in your mind.
Not even South Chicago Fish on 92nd... Big Boy Shrimp. At least tell the Northside ot is ok to come past the equator.. AKA Madison
Vets Park
speed limit is suppose to be 45 mph, since it is a "drive" not a highway/freeway/interstate... just saying...
when in Rome...
@@thewanderluster470
Heh... Native Chicagoan here... I remember the old South Shore neighborhood and the "scenic" route that skirted the old steel mills.
RIP U.S. Steel South Works, but it was interesting seeing you drive that area since LSD was extended south of 79th St. The last time I turned my wheels that way was over 40 years ago.
Now... How about some "Cryin' on the Dan Ryan" video? ;^)
Remember... Ramp speed for getting on SAFELY is 90+ mph...
Only then is it safe to break it down to 75mph IF you're going
to poke along in the "slow" lane.
You don't want to be "that guy" who gets hit from behind...
Kudos and good job tho'!
10:22 the car in front of you made it thru you could have made it too. Lol.
In texas our philosophy is yellow light: floor it. Red light: 2 more cars can get thru.
I moved from Chicago to Texas for few years back in !ate 1980s. Worst drivers of my life. When discussing with some of the old Texas natives about people not using their turn signal his response was - "what business is it of anyone's where I'm going". I just shook my head. True story.
@@bradsense7431 welcome to Texas 1st. And i believe you. my girlfriend always asks me why i never use my turn signal. And my response is "i already know where i am going nobody else needs to." So that could be a texas thing Lol