Meet halfway in Chicago, IL
Most Chicago lines run through the Loop, so a fair meeting point is often about avoiding an unnecessary transfer rather than finding the geographic middle. Triangulmate routes every address on the 'L' and on foot and scores venues on how even and how simple each journey is.
Where groups usually land
West Loop
Walkable from Green, Pink and Blue line stops and packed with restaurants.
River North
Red and Brown line access with a dense mix of bars and dining rooms.
Logan Square
A fair midpoint for northwest-side groups with a single Blue line ride for most.
Hyde Park
Best when part of the group is coming from the south side via Metra Electric.
The rules Triangulmate applies in Chicago
Each address is routed on the CTA 'L' and on foot for your exact departure time. A venue is only recommended when the walk stays under 10 minutes, total door-to-door travel stays within your limit (default 30 minutes), and no two people differ by more than the fairness gap you set (default 5 minutes). Rail is preferred over buses, and journeys that force one person through extra transfers are pushed down the list.
- Winter walks feel longer — tighten the walk cap when the weather is bad.
- Drivers get nearby garages and estimated parking cost folded into their totals.
- Pick 'venue quality' as your priority if you care more about the table than shaving five minutes.
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