Reminder: Free Doubledecker Bus Rides on NYE in Chicago

Worried you may get too much in the holiday spirit out on the town on New year’s Eve in Chicago and need a lift home? Well, just a reminder from the staff here that on New Year’s Eve, the Miller Lite Free Rides will offer free doubledecker bus service with stops in heavily trafficked bar areas such as the Loop, River North, Old Town, Lincoln Park and Wrigleyville.  They have been providing this free community service on Saturdays since November and it will be heavily used Dec 31.

The Miller Lite Free Rides program is a collaborative effort between Miller Lite, Chicago transit systems, community organizations, law enforcement agencies, civic organizations and others to help keep our Chicago streets safe and prevent drunk driving on major holidays and throughout the year because with great beer comes great responsibility.

Miller says the free rides are intended to remind Chicago consumers to celebrate the season responsibly and to prevent drunk driving. Take advantage of a safe transportation alternative this holiday season and on New Year’s Eve.

The rides operate December 31 from 9 PM to 1 AM. Two buses will travel through the Loop, River North, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and Wrigleyville, making the following stops:

Loop and River North: the Clark and Lake El, Merchandise Mart, Mother Hubbard’s (5 W. Hubbard), and O’Callaghan’s (29 W. Hubbard).
Old Town: Corcoran’s Grill (1615 N. Wells).
Lincoln Park: Kincade’s (950 W. Armitage), McGee’s Tavern (950 W. Webster), Kendall’s Pub (2263 N. Lincoln), and Victory Liquors (2610 N. Halsted).
Wrigleyville: Harry Caray’s Tavern (3551 N. Sheffield), Murphy’s Bleachers (3653 N. Sheffield), the Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison), Houndstooth Saloon (3438 N. Clark), and Rebel Bar & Grill (3462 N. Clark).

Route and schedule information for Chicago, Milwaukee and Waukesha is available by calling 1-800-FREE RIDES (1-800-373-3743). You can also text the word “RIDE” to 44636; or visit MillerLiteFreeRides.com.