Cabs

Are cabs readily available in the River North, the Loop, and Mag Mile areas? We%26#39;ll be staying at the Hotel Monaco and will likely go back and forth for meals/drinks in River North and shopping in Mag Mile. Since we%26#39;ll be doing a lot of walking already, and don%26#39;t want to take the bus, EL or subway all the time, especially at night, cabs would be a nice alternative.

Also, if cabs are readily available, are short fares frowned upon?

Thank you in advance!

Cabs

Cabs in this area are beyond plentiful. Only time it might be tough to get one is if it is raining, but even then it isn%26#39;t so bad.

If you pick one up from your hotel the cabbie might be slightly disappointed that you aren%26#39;t going to the airport. But aside from that I%26#39;ve never had a cabbie express displeasure at a short fare, mostly because you%26#39;ll be going to another area where it is easy for him to get another customer.

Enjoy Chicago!

Cabs

Yes cabs will be easy to catch, i assume you know, but if not, a cab with a light on is available, put your hand in the air to make it stop.

Shorts fares are fine, and drivers may prefer them. The flag pull is the biggest part of the fare for shorter distances, so they can get their flag pull and move on to the next person.

If short cab rides were frowned upon, there would be a lot less cabs doing business. There are many more short hops then long hauls.