<p>my girlfriend will probably be going to loyola next year, and i'm seriously considering uchicago, so i was looking for an easy way to visit her without a car. it looks like the L is the best way, but i haven't hear great things about its safety... is there a better way, or is the L really not that bad?
(it would be the green and red lines)</p>
<p>First year here. You’ll have plenty of options; there’s nothing to worry about. The safest option would be to take the Metra downtown and then whatever line takes you to Loyola. Safety on public transportation is really only a concern after dark and in waiting between transfers or walking back to the dorm.</p>