I lived in Chicago in the late 60's 1967 to be exact thank you for the new tour of one ofm the largest cities in the USA , gotta love that 5 pm traffic in Chicago .
Thanks for posting. I like watching this video of being in the country then you end up in a huge city with tall buildings. I also like seeing the mass transit in the center of the freeway. I don't think I could drive in that mess anymore.
Chicago reminds me a lot of Toronto. i've been to Chicago 4 times. Living in the Niagara Region i use to drive Toronto every day. i practically lived there seeing the entire city. It was like my second home away from home.
You do not disappoint FreewayJim, the big city sky scraper scenery seen on (90 & 94 west interstate) was beautiful, and I also caught the train in the station at 3:37, that was cool. (GVJ)!!!
@fldoughboy72: I think Jim had a valid reason for stopping that practice, as he already noted down below. The only realistic way to include all the exits is to make separate signs or do what I do, which is to have different colored annotations. It's definitely a bit of a hassle.
i love the graceful curves and feel of I-57 through here as much as i like the craziness of the dan ryan! i've driven the dan ryan many many times in my 49 years, and i still love it! except for that part before the loop where it is almost certain to be a parking lot, no matter the time of day. thanks for this great video!
Exits after intersections and entrances before intersections. Intersecting railroad tracks must get elevated, which the expressway must go to grade level. Where it's more lanes, must get an underground express, which the express must always stay underground. In the dense area, the road must become automated for vehicles are driven by computer and joystick, and also be automated, that vehicles can float on magnets. On the frontage rds, must be bicycle lns. on the outsides.
@fldoughboy72 I do make note of major interchanges as they are important but street exits, not so much. I also figured where possible that the AUTHENTIC signs would be better than anything I typed in a colored band :)
I remember driving through Chicago a while back and let me tell you. It was a pain in the ASS when I found out this thing runs North-south, when its composed as West-East. Didn't you get confused?
@dvdskck I 57 is the one of 2 expressway ( or toll road) in the Chicago area other than i 80 west of i 294 that does not have a official name associated with it . although maps do it shows it named as "Dan Ryan west leg " no one in Chicago ever calls it that.
That would be fun for a film ride like this in Birmingham, Alabama, which today this metro area is beyond a million which can be a Chicago of the South!
By schools, golf courses, and malls, must be pedestrian tunnels. Pedestrian bridges, must be replaced by pedestrian tunnels. On the outsides of the expressway and future underground express, must be a lane on the outsides for gas and electric bikes and gas and electric scooters, separated by a barrier.
Freewayjim I also heard that they're re-doing Mile 51 exits in Interstate 94 IL. Visit circleinterchange.org for the map. I personally think that the construction isn't worth anything at all except for 1 more lane.
@fldoughboy72 I purposely stopped doing that, it junked up the video and took away from the overall experience IMO, there are plenty of exit lists on the internet for that information. It was especially difficult to do on urban freeways like this where exits are frequent, sometimes there would not be enough time (at least 4 seconds) to leave each exit up. Trust me, it's for the better.
The Dan Ryan is one badass mofo! It is hands down the best freeway in Chicago. I remember riding along that stretch in 2003, and the reconstruction doesn't look too entirely different than how it was before. Maybe just a tad wider? Interesting fact about where REO originated; I didn't know that. Awesome video, my man!
I'd love that their'll be a great video for this in Birmingham, Alabama. Today, the Birmingham Metro Area is beyond a million, which this metro area must become a Chicago of the South!
Jim, the best since the Big Dig, maybe even the best ever!! Great native Illinois accompanying track to an awesome show of an iconic road and rail artery. As my sidenote, will never forget splitting a timing belt on the ramp from the Eastbound Stevenson to the Northbound Ryan. IDOT had me rescued in minutes, thank God!
I 57 is the only Chicago expressway that does not have a formal name us Chicagoan just call it by its' route # I 57 although some maps do show it named as Dan Ryan West Branch
Complete frontage rds, must be constructed. Where the expressway is 6 lns, frontage rds must be 6 lns. Where the freeway is 8 lns and beyond, frontage rds must just be 8 lns. Intersections overpassing the expressway, must go to grade level, and the expressway overpasses the intersections. Sections that are elevated or below grade level, must be brought to grade level. Intersections here, must go to below grade level, as well as frontage rds here at this intersections.
GREAT! Loved the way you ended this video, with that magnificent view of the Chicago skyline. This video brought back some good memories of my time in Chicago. I did not get to see the Dan Ryan in "all its glory," as I drove it while it was under reconstruction. The final product looks great. Favorited!
Then take I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) East, it's a busy road but it by-passes the city (and I have a video of it), that would be my best suggestion for getting around Chicago. You may want to also look at a map to get a feel for it.
@@marksymbala3454 I-285 west of the city is the shortest and preferred by-pass for I-75 traffic to and from Florida but if conditions allow it I-75 through town is the quickest and most scenic route. The Electronic Message signs on Georgia interstates are very accurate so believe what they are telling you as you approach the city.
@@marksymbala3454 No, it's a piece of crap road that doesn't really do anything beyond serving the people who live in that area, I-285 west of the city is your best bet.
Loved this one, Jim. Chicago will always be my number one city in the world. "Big Freeways" is not what comes to my mind when I think of Chicago (unlike, say, LA, Houston or Dallas), but this certainly proves that it does have pretty impressive ones. Are you posting a Lake Shore Dr video?
@CosmoPhotography Thank you! I agree, I think it's the best freeway, er expressway in Chicago. I think the reconstruction added a lane to I-94 east of where I-90 comes in but nearly a $Billion seems like a lot for what was done, no new or notable structures. It's nice but not too much different from what I saw my only time there before in 2005.
Yo if I had to leave Dyer Indiana and get to Milwaukee I would have done this right? I just remember the great view but I had to avoid the DR because they said too much work. Love these random ass videos.
I enjoyed and to use torture as the song sounds right with the ridiculous price u pay to ride the skyway! Thanks again!!!Great vid. Brings back memories. I really wanted to see the South Side projects. Are they still there?
@viking2000rob Well I have some footage and am currently working on it, you'll just have to see what I come up with :) I though Milwaukee was pretty neat overall. I don't know what politics has to do with any of this but you are certainly entitled to your opinion.
@FreewayAndrew I don't think Chicago drivers ever get as aggressive as, say, Texas drivers or East Coast drivers. Seriously, I lived there for a while and all my friends from Wisconsin and Minnesota were always complaining about how rude Chicago drivers were. Seriously, whoever thinks that needs to get out of the Midwest. Almost anywhere you go in the world, they're worse drivers in one way or another.
![Chicago Metro [Kennedy Expressway - Dan Ryan Expressway] 2019](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LAis_gqwWQI/mqdefault.jpg)
I lived in Chicago in the late 60's 1967 to be exact thank you for the new tour of one ofm the largest cities in the USA , gotta love that 5 pm traffic in Chicago .
Same in 60S almost in mid 60S
Thanks for posting. I like watching this video of being in the country then you end up in a huge city with tall buildings. I also like seeing the mass transit in the center of the freeway. I don't think I could drive in that mess anymore.
Chicago reminds me a lot of Toronto. i've been to Chicago 4 times. Living in the Niagara Region i use to drive Toronto every day. i practically lived there seeing the entire city. It was like my second home away from home.
Ahhh. You shoulda stayed on the Dan Ryan until it gets to 290. The view of the skyline is great from that bridge is second to none.
I like the city, along with the freeway because it passes through Chicago. Awesome!
You do not disappoint FreewayJim, the big city sky scraper scenery seen on (90 & 94 west interstate) was beautiful, and I also caught the train in the station at 3:37, that was cool. (GVJ)!!!
@js30blackhawks2010 Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. There will be more video from Chicago coming up.
Thanks for watching!
Perfect ending! Chicago traffic is possibly the worst I've ever experienced. I though Detroit was a nightmare until I moved here!
@AlvinHDavernport Thank you, yes I have many more Chicago videos coming after I'm done with Milwaukee and Lake Shore Drive is among them.
Where IH 20 and 59 are together in Birmingham, is just like this. Also, IH 65 in the central part of Birmigham.
Never thought I'd ever miss this drive. Thanks
+Kevin M. Williams You're welcome, thanks for watching
+Freewayjim thank you
If you don't know the type of freeways I like, here's one of them, *freeways having high-mast lightning poles on each side of the freeway*
@ScrewdUPClickV2 Thanks, glad you liked it!
@fldoughboy72: I think Jim had a valid reason for stopping that practice, as he already noted down below. The only realistic way to include all the exits is to make separate signs or do what I do, which is to have different colored annotations. It's definitely a bit of a hassle.
i love the graceful curves and feel of I-57 through here as much as i like the craziness of the dan ryan! i've driven the dan ryan many many times in my 49 years, and i still love it! except for that part before the loop where it is almost certain to be a parking lot, no matter the time of day. thanks for this great video!
Boy. The Ryan sure looks greatly improved. Nice job.
@osterman9439 Sorry, I did not go to Toronto, I shot this footage three weeks ago, been home in ATL since 7/13.
I hope for more divided express-local freeways in the future. This freeway along with the skyway is awesome!
Exits after intersections and entrances before intersections. Intersecting railroad tracks must get elevated, which the expressway must go to grade level. Where it's more lanes, must get an underground express, which the express must always stay underground. In the dense area, the road must become automated for vehicles are driven by computer and joystick, and also be automated, that vehicles can float on magnets. On the frontage rds, must be bicycle lns. on the outsides.
@aijunk2 There are some other interstates that run one way while signed another, it doesn't confuse me although I can see where you would say that.
@8RAPS The longest interstate is I-90: Boston to Seattle (including the Dan Ryan)
@fldoughboy72 I do make note of major interchanges as they are important but street exits, not so much. I also figured where possible that the AUTHENTIC signs would be better than anything I typed in a colored band :)
I remember driving through Chicago a while back and let me tell you. It was a pain in the ASS when I found out this thing runs North-south, when its composed as West-East. Didn't you get confused?
@dvdskck I 57 is the one of 2 expressway ( or toll road) in the Chicago area other than i 80 west of i 294 that does not have a official name associated with it . although maps do it shows it named as "Dan Ryan west leg " no one in Chicago ever calls it that.
That would be fun for a film ride like this in Birmingham, Alabama, which today this metro area is beyond a million which can be a Chicago of the South!
By schools, golf courses, and malls, must be pedestrian tunnels. Pedestrian bridges, must be replaced by pedestrian tunnels. On the outsides of the expressway and future underground express, must be a lane on the outsides for gas and electric bikes and gas and electric scooters, separated by a barrier.
You should take a tour of I-290/I-94 interchange in the Chicago loop. They're working on the new flyover ramp. It just opened last month.
I've seen pictures....not worth going all the way to Chicago for but it's an improvement.
Freewayjim I also heard that they're re-doing Mile 51 exits in Interstate 94 IL. Visit circleinterchange.org for the map.
I personally think that the construction isn't worth anything at all except for 1 more lane.
@fldoughboy72 I purposely stopped doing that, it junked up the video and took away from the overall experience IMO, there are plenty of exit lists on the internet for that information. It was especially difficult to do on urban freeways like this where exits are frequent, sometimes there would not be enough time (at least 4 seconds) to leave each exit up. Trust me, it's for the better.
At the end, there was a parking lot. Otherwise, it was a smooth drive
The Dan Ryan is one badass mofo! It is hands down the best freeway in Chicago. I remember riding along that stretch in 2003, and the reconstruction doesn't look too entirely different than how it was before. Maybe just a tad wider? Interesting fact about where REO originated; I didn't know that. Awesome video, my man!
I'd love that their'll be a great video for this in Birmingham, Alabama. Today, the Birmingham Metro Area is beyond a million, which this metro area must become a Chicago of the South!
beautiful video!!!!
@carzingan02: That stretch can rival even the worst in Los Angeles.
Jim, the best since the Big Dig, maybe even the best ever!! Great native Illinois accompanying track to an awesome show of an iconic road and rail artery. As my sidenote, will never forget splitting a timing belt on the ramp from the Eastbound Stevenson to the Northbound Ryan. IDOT had me rescued in minutes, thank God!
I 57 is the only Chicago expressway that does not have a formal name us Chicagoan just call it by its' route # I 57 although some maps do show it named as Dan Ryan West Branch
Favorited as well!
Complete frontage rds, must be constructed. Where the expressway is 6 lns, frontage rds must be 6 lns. Where the freeway is 8 lns and beyond, frontage rds must just be 8 lns. Intersections overpassing the expressway, must go to grade level, and the expressway overpasses the intersections. Sections that are elevated or below grade level, must be brought to grade level. Intersections here, must go to below grade level, as well as frontage rds here at this intersections.
@interstateruler Not bad considering it was 5PM on a Friday, I consider myself fortunate.
That is what i always find strange. A boring drive like most of Illinois is then then the skyline appears.
@FreewayAndrew Thanks, yeah I was at about 65 the whole way
@TransitAlderman Thank you!
@FreewayBrent I wish I could have seen it in it's original 1960's form just once but the reconstruction looks great.
why am i watching a video of the same hellish grueling journey that i make every day
omegalul
Im thinking the same thing man..
LOL
Their's, also crazy birmingham, alabama drivers! Birmingham, is now a Chicago of the South!
GREAT! Loved the way you ended this video, with that magnificent view of the Chicago skyline.
This video brought back some good memories of my time in Chicago. I did not get to see the Dan Ryan in "all its glory," as I drove it while it was under reconstruction. The final product looks great. Favorited!
@StylistecS I couldn't as traffic was backed up ahead, I noted that in the video.
Then take I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) East, it's a busy road but it by-passes the city (and I have a video of it), that would be my best suggestion for getting around Chicago. You may want to also look at a map to get a feel for it.
Jim you handle Chicago pretty good
Thank you!
@@Freewayjim any tips on getting through Atlanta traffic en route to fla on 75?
@@marksymbala3454 I-285 west of the city is the shortest and preferred by-pass for I-75 traffic to and from Florida but if conditions allow it I-75 through town is the quickest and most scenic route. The Electronic Message signs on Georgia interstates are very accurate so believe what they are telling you as you approach the city.
@@Freewayjim is the Langford exit a good way to bypass Atlanta and reconnect with 75?
@@marksymbala3454 No, it's a piece of crap road that doesn't really do anything beyond serving the people who live in that area, I-285 west of the city is your best bet.
Thank you very much!
Loved this one, Jim. Chicago will always be my number one city in the world. "Big Freeways" is not what comes to my mind when I think of Chicago (unlike, say, LA, Houston or Dallas), but this certainly proves that it does have pretty impressive ones. Are you posting a Lake Shore Dr video?
Debbie Gibson loves to cruise this freeway!
@CosmoPhotography Thank you! I agree, I think it's the best freeway, er expressway in Chicago. I think the reconstruction added a lane to I-94 east of where I-90 comes in but nearly a $Billion seems like a lot for what was done, no new or notable structures. It's nice but not too much different from what I saw my only time there before in 2005.
@dvdskck No, but I did mention it at 3:57 of the previous video (I-294 Tri-State Tollway passing beneath it)
@eluko79 Thanks, I'm happy with how it came out.
421.4 miles..... the length that I-57 would have been if it followed I-94 (Ryan/Kennedy/Edens/Tri-State) all the way t0 the Wisconsin State Line.
Awesome video, I thought it would be jammed all the way to the ramp to Lake Shore Drive. How fast was it on the Dan Ryan? 65? 70?
@buddybuddy0920 Yes I did, working on those videos as we speak!
@FinlaythePug It looks like some sort of kite or flag, I was not paying attention to it at the time.
@MrMarkingston Thanks, that would be fun!
On 1:08, there was work going on,but now i think the working is over.
You're welcome, hope you have a safe trip!
Thank you!
Nice
I still try to avoid the Dan Ryan, there is always a traffic jam on it everytime i try getting on it.
Yo if I had to leave Dyer Indiana and get to Milwaukee I would have done this right? I just remember the great view but I had to avoid the DR because they said too much work. Love these random ass videos.
Yes or you could have taken I-294 around Downtown Chicago, thank you for watching!
Highways in Chicago have experienced over the years
@drunkinpainter666 Thanks, there's MUCH more coming.
I literally take this way home from work everyday lmao.
The REO Speedwagon album name, "You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish."
(ba bum bum CRASH!)
SuperPat88 Q
I have done several videos of Birmingham over the years.
Dan Ryan is the best e way to do 80 and not get pulled over :)
I enjoyed and to use torture as the song sounds right with the ridiculous price u pay to ride the skyway! Thanks again!!!Great vid. Brings back memories. I really wanted to see the South Side projects. Are they still there?
I don't know for sure, you might want to check Google Maps on satellite view for that.
Scott Lindsey they tore down all of the public housing along state street
@Freewayjim oops. Missed that. I was enjoying the ride.
You didn't mention what is missing when I-57 crosses I-294.
@carzingan02: I was thinking of the Kennedy. Is there also another Ohio Street or Ave down south along the Dan Ryan?
Considering this was shot in July 2011, probably so.
Used to be so clean now it’s dirty af
@FreewayAndrew No more than drivers in big cities on the east coast, there's just more room on this road to be aggressive :)
Thank you! have you seen the night video I did of it? it's lit up beautifully!
@speedking999 Thank you!
@Freewayjim I thought the Dan Ryan was pretty fast. Were the drivers aggressive enough?
@0marigolds Thank you, yeah it's scary to think that bands are "our age" yikes! Old rockers never die, they just look that way!
Where are you coming from? if you stay on I-80 coming from the west you'll miss the city, or if you are coming from the north take I-294 to I-80.
What's that in the sky at 5:50?
Great vid. Brings back memories. I really wanted to see the South Side projects. Are they still there?
Thanks, I don't know about the projects, I'm not from the area.
Patrick Van Ort Awesome! So were the Robert Taylor homes!
@mizzouluvr Thank you, I think I have better things on the horizon :)
You can also use Google maps right here on your computer.
This is a nice stretch of Interstate 94. Wouldn't you agree?
Yeah, it's pretty good.
I agree.
@viking2000rob Well I have some footage and am currently working on it, you'll just have to see what I come up with :) I though Milwaukee was pretty neat overall.
I don't know what politics has to do with any of this but you are certainly entitled to your opinion.
Me too!
@bboybm3 No, I did not film I-80.
@FreewayAndrew I don't think Chicago drivers ever get as aggressive as, say, Texas drivers or East Coast drivers. Seriously, I lived there for a while and all my friends from Wisconsin and Minnesota were always complaining about how rude Chicago drivers were. Seriously, whoever thinks that needs to get out of the Midwest. Almost anywhere you go in the world, they're worse drivers in one way or another.
How many videos did you put that song in?
3 I think, maybe 4, out 550+ videos over 14 years isn't too bad I guess :)
are u gonna do a video on i-80????
the dan ryan aint the same without the Magikist lips sign
@colinstu I just might! I liked Milwaukee.
@osterman9439 Chicago-Milwaukee-Chicago-Detroit-Cleveland-Pittsburgh, West VA-Home.
@aijunk2 I live in Metro Atlanta too :)