Chicago visit

I will be visiting this beautiful city once again in 2 weeks. Been 5 times before, but haven't been back in over a year. All the times have been for training in the Elk Grove area. I'll be back for training once again. So i will only have 1 day (Monday) to check out the city for beer. Last time there, Mikerphone was in the process of securing a permit for a tasting room. Since it's practically across the street from training I will try and stop in there for sure.
My question is I will be picking up cans & bottles to bring back with me. I would bring them back in my carry-on (checked in bags of course). But this time I would like to ship them via Fed Ex. I am planning to stop by The Beer Temple again for most of the cans/bottles. Is there a Staples, Office Max or any place to purchase boxes by or near the Beer Temple? Also looking for a Fed Ex in the same area or close by? If not, any recommendations for a quick beer store and boxes for purchase with Fed Ex in the area? Thank you.

 

I know. But I'm hoping I will fly in that Sunday (training is Tue-Wed). So I need to check what time they close on Sundays. Monday will be my beer in Chicago day.

 

I've been to Binney's Des Plaines before. They are walking distance from my training facility. Well 20 minute walk. Or a quick Uber ride. I will call them ahead of time and see if they have boxes for shipping. Thanks.

 

you beat me to it. Thx. All depends on what time I get in that Sunday. That is kinda early.

 

Sorry but going to bump this....
I found a UPS store in the area where I will be staying. Does anybody know how they are about boxing up beer cans/bottles to go? If I were to bring in a case of beer will they package it?

If all goes as plan I should have from noon on to check out a few places. Been to Kuma's in Chicago, Piece Pizza (but wouldn't mind revisiting), Revolution (but not their tasting room> closed Mon), Logan Arcade, and few others I cannot remember the names. Been to Goose Wrigley. Haven't made it to Half Acres yet. Any recs for this trip? Anything new and interesting in the Chicago craft scene since a year ago? A good tap list is always a plus. I'm a sucker for Zombie Dust. Like the Elder, always a great beer. I am thinking of Ubering to the other Kuma Corner location on this trip.

Wouldn't mind trying some local Chicago's NE style IPAs'.

 

I didn't think so. But I thought they'd might box it up for to take with me. Not shipping it also. It's not a problem for me to box it up myself. Just convenience. How are the styro shippers? I've never used one. Will I be able to throw a mix of a case (cans/bottles) in a 12 styro shipper? Mostly cans. And yes to HA. I hope to make it there on this trip. Thx.

 

Dialing in on my trip to Chicago. I should be arriving at my hotel around 3 or 330pm Sunday the 30th. So now I have a choice of heading into Chicago to hit up Revolution Brewery/taproom or staying close to my hotel and visiting Mikerphone. Haven't been to either yet. Any suggestions? Thx.

 

Kinda thinking the same thing. Had one of Mikerphones first batches of Special Sauce last year when I was in Chicago. Pretty tasty. But I'm seeing a lot of chatter here on Noon Whistle NE styles. Is it worth searching for? The brewery is a lot farther than Mikerphone. Can I find a place nearby Mikerphone that serves Noon Whistle IPA's? I'm staying nearby Mikerphone and Moretti's on W Algonquin & Busse Road.

 

Yeah it looks like a pain to get to unless I Uber it there. No cars this trip. I'll be using the L, buses and Uber.