16-07 Chicago #1 of 3: The Chicago Machine

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  • @jordanpeterson2601
    @jordanpeterson2601 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Northern Indiana reminds me of Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma, Houtson, LA, Northern NJ, Philadelphia and Charleston because of all the factories and port surrounding the area.

  • @jessicafischerqueen
    @jessicafischerqueen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love you brah. Your videos are keeping me sane.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @CheeseMasterSports
    @CheeseMasterSports 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an amazing video to watch!!! You got very creative with the song, a great choice of music (and my favorite Pink Floyd Song, I might add). At the very beginning with the gate, that was clever!!! Great Video, this ones getting the thumbs up!!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Nash, that song is in my top 3 Pink Floyd songs as well, glad you enjoyed it.

    • @CheeseMasterSports
      @CheeseMasterSports 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Freewayjim You're welcome, Happy 4th of July!!

  • @simonboland
    @simonboland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the shades of light and differences from the start to end of video.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, it was fun to do that.

  • @phillysnowguy
    @phillysnowguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite video of yours besides the Minneapolis Prince video that was taken down. The song captures the lighting of the drive so well... and I lived in Chicago when it was filmed so it kinda just got me.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for that!

  • @thenoodledrop
    @thenoodledrop 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    the section in Gary looks so much like the New Jersey Turnpike in North Jersey.

    • @joejonas3684
      @joejonas3684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always have considered Northwest Indiana Chicago’s version of New Jersey

  • @8PeTrol8
    @8PeTrol8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    your videos are literal art

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @javiersolis5349
    @javiersolis5349 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Chicago video . I have seen all of yours Chicago videos from 2011 . Happy 4th of July .

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and a Happy 4th to you!

    • @javiersolis5349
      @javiersolis5349 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Freewayjim where do you get that map from .

  • @ellariel7457
    @ellariel7457 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freewayjim Love at first sight & instant sub! Just discovered your channel, and it's wonderful! Thank you for what you do - and the excellent video quality & music matches!
    With the exception of LA, NOL & Houston, I've driven most of these roads, some often - and especially when housebound, it's just tremendous to go back. Even so, there are a handful that touch me especially, and this is one ...
    Born in Chicago, I left for the South as a babe in arms... This route is how I finally returned, as a young adult/gradual student, to what once again became my (now longtime) home, way back in '82. I was entering the city sight unseen, back when many of the steel mills still operated, and the sky was a color, well ... not found in nature (glowing yellow mauve, as I recall). Seeing the smokestacks give way to the enormous power lines, and then finally to the beautiful Chicago skyline - it is not a sight I am likely ever to forget.
    Have taken so many journeys from here in the years since ... So great now to see it through your eyes - thank you for the ride!

  • @stevesaul7975
    @stevesaul7975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've only just discovered this video despite viewing your TH-cam channel for a while now. The Dan Ryan Expressway is a road I've driven on one of my trips to the USA. The music is great (one of Pink Floyds most underrated songs in my opinion) and the editing (as usual) is spot on. Fantastic work.

  • @onwheels2564
    @onwheels2564 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. It's always nice to watch your great videos

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Wilma.Flintstone
    @Wilma.Flintstone 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You timed 'Welcome to the Machine' perfectly to the driving (the windshield wiper, starting to drive, etc.). Great vid, as always!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @beepbeepme50
    @beepbeepme50 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video! Happy 4th! That view at 6:22 was amazing!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and happy 4th to you!

    • @Yoshi-mr5bc
      @Yoshi-mr5bc 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Freewayjim Happy 4th!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

    • @thetalkinghead123
      @thetalkinghead123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Freewayjim what inspired you to do these videos?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's too long an answer for here, several things really.

  • @eluko79
    @eluko79 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beautifully made video as always. Perfect how that L train showed up to make an appearance.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, sometimes you just get a little luck with those types of things.

    • @kubalenyaundi2493
      @kubalenyaundi2493 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Released on August 1st 2007

    • @user-hc7of4mf2e
      @user-hc7of4mf2e 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DO you know your a TH-cam channel

  • @rndystubbs1
    @rndystubbs1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gary Indiana's industrial vibe to Chicago's skyline being unveiled like the "City of Oz" makes this one my favorite videos. Great music choice, it fits the video perfectly!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @RonsTechSolutions
    @RonsTechSolutions 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all your videos man happy 4th to you.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and a happy 4th to you too!

  • @SlowedByCinnamxn
    @SlowedByCinnamxn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Chicago Skyway Bridge may not look so great in the daytime, but it honestly looks very beautiful at night! My family and I drove on it last week when we were heading to southern Indiana for the weekend, and it was just awesome, even if we were on the Eastbound lanes. It was lighted well and provided nice views of the factories and neighborhoods in the distance and below.

  • @leroyybrown
    @leroyybrown 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally epic. That drive into Chicago is one of the best in world

  • @soxfan2013
    @soxfan2013 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Jim as always!!! Very familiar territory for me. I'm more than likely going to drive on the Skyway today to get me pizza. Happy 4th of July!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you much, hope you enjoy a Happy 4th of July as well.

  • @amac3926
    @amac3926 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I drove that route in the opposite direction towards Michigan last May. I recall being astonished at the dilapidated state of the infrastructure in the Chicago/Gary area and the Midwest in general. So sad to see what's happened to the former manufacturing heartland.

  • @schwenda3727
    @schwenda3727 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three NEW Chicagoland vids from the master of this genre himself?! This 'gon be a good month!!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, hope you enjoy them.

  • @74ryanwolf
    @74ryanwolf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how you edited this video precisely in sync with the music! Have a good 4th of July

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I try to do that with every video, some come out better than others, thank you :)

  • @cjs121675
    @cjs121675 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice ride throuigh Chicago and the Skyway- yeah, you got lucky, I've heard horror stories about the Dan Ryan over the years- nice ride- and a great soundtrack to boot too! Glad to finally get a chance to check the ride out!!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, we were shocked at the traffic conditions, a far cry from last time we were there in 2011.

  • @Mattius08
    @Mattius08 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song played perfect with the drive to the skyline. Great video!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the goal, thank you!

  • @jimmy718
    @jimmy718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember this day. Me and my father where driving home from the cubs game around this time. Made it back to Michigan city to join the family int he fireworks over Lake Michigan. The skyway was empty that day. Then the huge storm rolled through the area during the fireworks show

  • @thevultrantransituniverse1487
    @thevultrantransituniverse1487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Indiana Toll Road and Chicago Skyway is part of the continuous tollway from Chicago to east of Philadelphia in New Jersey.

  • @semineil
    @semineil 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy 4th to you and yours FWJ! Great to see the new footage.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, same to you!

  • @stobsea
    @stobsea 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you got some footage of 90/94 eastbound towards downtown, particularly at night. Stunning view along that stretch of highway.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not not at nought, had places to go so we had limited time in Chicago.

  • @ca2fla
    @ca2fla 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a great ride with some great music, Jim.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome!

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, and a Happy Independence Day to you and yours!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, same to you.

  • @luvcarsgay
    @luvcarsgay 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely wonderful, as always.

  • @Wes1969YT
    @Wes1969YT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect song for this video !!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @_antdaking
    @_antdaking 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Jim!! Happy Fourth to you and your family! Have a safe holiday!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and a Happy 4th to you as well.

  • @thewhatman3855
    @thewhatman3855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to go to Chicago when I was 4 and I went to Chicago in September 2020 I miss Chicago

  • @InterstateJD
    @InterstateJD 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely breathtaking views, Chicago's skyline is classic.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is highly impressive.

  • @paulg3844
    @paulg3844 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. It reminds me of the New Jersey Turnpike without all of the lanes.

  • @MikeAW2010
    @MikeAW2010 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to use the Skyway back when we lived in Indiana and commuted to Chicago. Nothing like the Chicago Skyway. At one of the toll plaza's there's a service plaza and we used to eat there at the McDonalds in the center of the highway all the time. There is the South Shore rail line that follows the path of the Skyway. I like how the Indiana portion of the Skyway uses the exact same street lamps that Atlanta GA has. I really wish Atlanta's roads were more like Chicago's. Also I wish we had more street lights, thats one thing about Chicago, they have street lights on every highway there.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Chicago is one of the best lit cities along the freeways I've seen (Houston and Las Vegas are also well lit).

  • @TheSolarcatcher
    @TheSolarcatcher 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ride into the city. You couldn't ask for a better backdrop.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and agreed!

  • @XanaxDust214
    @XanaxDust214 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Such a stark contrast between the amount of traffic on 94 verses 90 south of town!! (and yes, I know it's because 90 is tolled and 94 isn't)

  • @Dana_Danarosana
    @Dana_Danarosana 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to the McD's in the median @ the toll plaza? The bldg. is still there but it looks closed in the video. That place had a captive audience... I don't get it...

  • @manuelarias6225
    @manuelarias6225 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Happy Fourth of July Jim

  • @joestanton257
    @joestanton257 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you've made it to my town

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was on the way :)

  • @CrystalClearWith8BE
    @CrystalClearWith8BE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As you enter Chicagoland after skipping Indianapolis due to the rain at that time, I started to wonder what are the best freeways in Indianapolis's metro area.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      None of them are particularly interesting, I-70 near the airport has nice flyover, that's about it.

  • @jameswormsley460
    @jameswormsley460 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome ride partner,also happy 4th of july!! :)

  • @FreewayTim
    @FreewayTim 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! GREAT choice of music!

  • @thodan4932
    @thodan4932 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice videos and information Thanks!

  • @davidtosh7200
    @davidtosh7200 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chicago uses mostly General Electric, double-door sodium vapor street lights, (1985-2000 series), but they are too bright, and should be replaced with LED street lights, which light only downward, and less glare, especially within the city of Chicago.

    • @Andyface79
      @Andyface79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And they have been

  • @journee520
    @journee520 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful skyline nice video

  • @darriusjordan2678
    @darriusjordan2678 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!

  • @itisnottaken4444
    @itisnottaken4444 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do blinkers exist at 6:30

    • @chrizizdaman
      @chrizizdaman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR that shit pisses me off!!!lol That one in the Red impala to weaving lanes speeding up slowing down!!

  • @winkee67
    @winkee67 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great music,great video

  • @LetsRideIllinois
    @LetsRideIllinois 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since when did they make that stretch in Gary 70? It used to be 55, it's also 55 on 80/94 until after Gary. I guess that shows that I94 outside of Chicago can go for at least 65.

    • @MikeAW2010
      @MikeAW2010 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's been that way for a few years now. I used the Skyway in 2013 and I was also surprised that the limit was increased to 70. I believe it happened when Indiana increased their speed limits as their max speed used to be 65 throughout the state. It's now 70 on I-65 too. I think 70 is kinda pushing it, kinda..The skyway has alot of twists and turns and some of them seem alittle too sharp for 70.

  • @CrystalClearWith8BE
    @CrystalClearWith8BE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are two Interstates parallel to the southwestern curved shore of Lake Michigan which are I-90 and I-94. I love the Indiana Toll Road and Chicago Skyway. However, I thought most people use I-80/I-94/US 6 to travel Chicago from the southeast as they stay in I-94 because if they're in I-90, they must pay.

  • @dakotaballenger8374
    @dakotaballenger8374 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey freewayjim, you finally did chicago. I live 2 hours away in bloomington normal. Have you ever gone through here?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I've gone through your area on I-55 twice (no videos). I did several videos of Chicago in 2011. th-cam.com/play/PL036D8D8DE3EBC88D.html

    • @dakotaballenger8374
      @dakotaballenger8374 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Freewayjim Awesome. Keep up the awesome work. Id love to hear some more classic rock like china grove or sweet home alabama or acdc would be awesome.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use what music fits the footage, so yes there will be more classic rock but I'm not married to one particular genre.

  • @WilliamfromLosAngeles
    @WilliamfromLosAngeles 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is much nicer than Driving in Los Angeles. So U drove 33 miles which in Los Angeles would mean U coming from OC County to Downtown LA. Approximate driving time... 1.5 hrs to 2hrs stuck on the 5 freeway. Thanks for Sharing. 😎✌️

  • @ncuxap12444
    @ncuxap12444 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very trippy video, especially with the pink floyd soundtrack. indeed one of your better videos, thumbs up :)

  • @mazdaman1982
    @mazdaman1982 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have driven this route a couple times and I love it , do they still have that McDonald’s on the bridge ?

    • @joecooper3535
      @joecooper3535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trev8282 no they demolished it from what I heard. I don’t go on there very often either I usually take 294 when I go to Indiana

  • @OuterGalaxyLounge
    @OuterGalaxyLounge 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the quality of the light in the sky in this video. Pink Floyd seems to match the atmosphere.

  • @maureendesquitado9894
    @maureendesquitado9894 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to wish you Jim and your family Happy 4th of July!!! 😃😃

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, the same to you and yours.

  • @TheSodastar
    @TheSodastar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    excelente vídeo y muy buena producción, saludos desde Monterrey México.

  • @MultiBlueblanket
    @MultiBlueblanket 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes me think of Highway 401 in Toronto. Just more wide (the I-90/I-94 Dan Ryan).

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thought you already did a video with this same route. had the Jackson's as the music. :)

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes in 2011 with a different camera....this is a totally different video.

    • @EphemeralProductions
      @EphemeralProductions 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Freewayjim
      yeah I figured I remember right. LOL well either way, I like this both! the old one AND this one! :)

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

  • @carreviewguy8634
    @carreviewguy8634 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please tell me had you seen the Pixar short "For The Birds"? If yes, Had you heard the song from riders in the sky the artist?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      No I have not and please stop asking me about kids movies, I'm an adult.

    • @carreviewguy8634
      @carreviewguy8634 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok Thanks.

  • @nach8888
    @nach8888 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing as always.

  • @charlestonchewy
    @charlestonchewy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Skyway toll is $4.50 now? Couple of years ago it was $4.

    • @Andreas4696
      @Andreas4696 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. It's Illinois solution to all problems. Increase taxes, increase tolls, increase prices etc...

    • @chitownbearsfan34
      @chitownbearsfan34 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      $5.20 now and will likely increase come New Year's.

    • @citrustaco
      @citrustaco 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s actually more than that because you are tolled twice. Pay a $2 toll on the Indiana side, then you cross the bridge and pay another $5 toll on the Illinois side. And yes, you’re tolled twice in both directions.

    • @KrishnaDasLessons
      @KrishnaDasLessons 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      charlestonchewy Also, it is privatized.

  • @TransCanadaPhil
    @TransCanadaPhil 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ride. Those Chicago L trains look like real old school Heavy Rail cars.

    • @schwenda3727
      @schwenda3727 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol they probably are; came either before or with the expressways themselves, if I recall reading correctly...

    • @InterstateJD
      @InterstateJD 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe that the elevated/subway parts were built far before the freeways, with extensions coming up along with them.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @BoratWanksta
      @BoratWanksta 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      When those expressways were originally built so many decades ago, they were built with enough room in the median for subway lines to be built later, whenever those plans came to fruitation. It was actually the expressways that were built first before those 'L lines later were built(i.e. Kennedy Expwy. 90/94 only having the Blue Line since 1970 to Jefferson Park, and 1984 to O'Hare), not the other way around. Though the CTA took lesser time to build the Blue Line in the middle of the Eisenhower Expwy(290), vs. along the Kennedy(90/94).
      The Calumet/Bishop Ford expressway(I-94) on Chicago's southeast side south of the 57/94 split was also built with the long term plan that a subway line would be built in the middle, but that 'L line(Red Line) was only built to 95th St along the Dan Ryan(90/94) years ago. They're talking about possibly extending it as far south as 130th St, so maybe it might finally be built one day?

  • @debbrown660
    @debbrown660 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy 4th of July, Jim! Really enjoy your videos. I know it's sped up, but my right foot kept reaching for the brake pedal when I watched that. Is it some kind of regional Chicago sport to cut into lanes like that?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL thanks, Chicago drivers are like most big cities, they throw caution to the wind,. Hope you have a Happy 4th as well.

    • @ellariel7457
      @ellariel7457 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deb Brown As a Chicagoan - it's not sport. LOL. With freeway "rush hours" most of the day (arguably 7-9:30a, 11a-1:45p'ish, 3:30-6:30p), plus game traffic from all the stadiums and event traffic to boot, all that lane hopping is just how we manage to get around.
      Want some real fun? Try the city streets! I once had to go to traffic school (forbidden right on red during morning rush, fwiw), and instructor actually confirmed that our local left-turn custom was necessary and correct: pull out into intersection with traffic signal, vehicle signal flashing .... then wait for red for oncoming traffic to clear, THEN 3-6 vehicles may make left turn before cross traffic reaches intersection. Drive safely! 😂🤣😂🚙🚐🏎😂🤣😂
      P.S. This is NOT the Chicago city flag, no matter *what* they tell you: 🏁 😉

  • @davidcarson2834
    @davidcarson2834 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, what a stretch of interstate

  • @2016Ford
    @2016Ford 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait for next year when the flyover is complete it will end the log jam from the Stevenson Expressway I 55 to the Eisenhower Expressway I290 and nice video for my hometown

    • @schwenda3727
      @schwenda3727 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not if either induced demand or changed travel patterns have a say in that lol

  • @jmvfrva
    @jmvfrva 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it. Great job.

  • @Fanik10
    @Fanik10 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy 4th of July Freeway Jim!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, same to you.

  • @itsjakeyboy
    @itsjakeyboy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great music choice! I love Pink Floyd!

  • @acfhs-xu4ck
    @acfhs-xu4ck 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, happy 4th of july

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, same to you!

  • @tomsmith5584
    @tomsmith5584 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice choice of music. I also loved the sun filtering through the clouds. It really added to the atmosphere of the video. You try to avoid filming going into the sun for obvious reasons, but this time it worked out well

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, having a polarizer filter on the camera made it possible.

    • @AmericanRoads
      @AmericanRoads 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      What type of polarizing filter are you using, Jim?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      A circular polarizer, I got it at Fry's or Best Buy a while back.

    • @schwenda3727
      @schwenda3727 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Freewayjim very safe to say I either still have A LOT to learn about videography/photography or in dire need of at least a lower/middle class dollar paying job, like NOW!!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll get there!

  • @fuckkgoogle923
    @fuckkgoogle923 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If I ever see Freeway Jim on the road... I'm going to look at him. look back at the road. look at him. Head Nod.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And I'll nod back.

  • @benlonghighway
    @benlonghighway 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. A couple things to mention: 1. What were the skips for? Just curious. 2. I think I-90 should be widened to eight lanes (four in each direction) throughout Gary IN, and the Chicago Skyway. I sense Chicago region backups waiting to happen. . . 3. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      What skips? there are none on the master file, could be a streaming playback issue. Thanks

    • @benlonghighway
      @benlonghighway 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skips at 2:02 and 2:36. You jumped ahead some miles. . .

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok that's not a "skip" I thought there was a problem with how the footage flowed, yes those were planned jumps or skips as you called them. I had to make those jumps to make everything fit in the time frame of the song or the footage would have to have been sped up much faster and would not have matched the music right and the video would have sucked, does that make sense?

    • @benlonghighway
      @benlonghighway 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes sense to me. Hope I'm not missing much. :)

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you really think I'd leave something really interesting out?

  • @funnysimmer
    @funnysimmer 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always love the highway you should make a video from Vine Street Expressway the to Philadelphia Intl Airport

  • @RyanTheIncredible882
    @RyanTheIncredible882 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What we're you doing in Gary?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On my way through the area.

  • @rsdaddy141
    @rsdaddy141 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow. That was one of your best!!😁😁

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @iamed1977
    @iamed1977 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I drive through Chicago once a year and the 55 MPH speed limit is ridiculous. Following the law is a good way to get yourself killed. How fast were you going on average?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I don't recall, was taking pics along the way but going with the flow if traffic, I'd guess 60-65.

    • @LetsRideIllinois
      @LetsRideIllinois 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I kinda agree with it in Chicago as other cities like Milwaukee have it too but outside of the city it could be 65 like it is on I55 in Will county before Joliet.

  • @roblamastus
    @roblamastus 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went #thumbsup as soon as the music started. ★★★★★

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL, Thank you :)

  • @MrJamesgrate
    @MrJamesgrate 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video Jim, it was a very pleasurable ride, your music selection wasn't up to par for me, I think something a little more jazzy, would have suffice, but nothing beats a city skyline appearing into view!!! (GVJ) as always!!!!

  • @arnola88gt
    @arnola88gt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Surprised the traffic was light. Usually that 94 is ridiculous. Happy 4th

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and yes we were shocked as well.

    • @justinhundley2456
      @justinhundley2456 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      OH MY GOD MY HOMETOWN!!! HAPPY LATE 4TH OF JULY FREEWAYJIM! I LOVE THE MUSIC AND THE VIDEO & HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Justin!

  • @maxlacloche4329
    @maxlacloche4329 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    some of your video are unavailable for me in Canada

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It might be due to what you are viewing them on, I don't know of an restrictions to Canada with regard to the music, sorry I have zero control once it's on YT.

  • @buttercorpelcft1969
    @buttercorpelcft1969 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did you take to get to Chicago?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      11 Hours or so, I don't recall exactly.

  • @somelaymaybe1890
    @somelaymaybe1890 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:04 Why music stop playing and audio Video

    • @Wes1969YT
      @Wes1969YT 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because he follow the music...and the music stop in this songs ! Everybody knows that classic from Pink Floyd !

  • @samuelburak1941
    @samuelburak1941 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what do you use to record?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      My gear is shown in the closing credits.

    • @samuelburak1941
      @samuelburak1941 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh thank yoou

  • @montana_patriot
    @montana_patriot 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I absolutely love your videos, but Pink Floyd's worst song........You win LOL

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks.

  • @yolandalevingston9126
    @yolandalevingston9126 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy July

  • @roadsalf5740
    @roadsalf5740 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    just amazing! xD

  • @arthurmorgan2906
    @arthurmorgan2906 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    honestly i would do the same as you driving around the usa, if i was an american. Hopefully one day

  • @Dzukelis443
    @Dzukelis443 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video

  • @Mutu1026
    @Mutu1026 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's up with chicago and "machine"?

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a play on words between the title of the song, and the local Democratic Party political groups are known as "the Chicago machine", look it up if you ant to know more.

    • @Mutu1026
      @Mutu1026 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the answer! :)

  • @KyuuAA
    @KyuuAA 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to my neighborhood. :D

  • @KCWanderlust
    @KCWanderlust 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 2nd city never looked so good! Have a great & safe 4th!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and you too!

  • @rodelyna.andaya4151
    @rodelyna.andaya4151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You save my life
    I'm lost in this road
    Specially google map :)

  • @Javimejiashorts
    @Javimejiashorts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PT 2 on 1-31-24

  • @chrizizdaman
    @chrizizdaman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    They toll you to death in Illinois! I like driving up through the city if its late at night but day time Ill stick to 355 or 294 around and pay the tolls!! On a side note I read somewhere that Chicago freeways are the best lit in the country

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are well lit but IMO they aren't close to the best freeways in the country, I think Texas and California have that covered.

    • @chrizizdaman
      @chrizizdaman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iv always wanted to visit Texas!! One of these days! Awesome video cant wait to the rest of Chicago!!

    • @Freewayjim
      @Freewayjim  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I have many videos from Houston and Dallas on here and will have new ones from Dallas coming later in this trip.

  • @thecw301
    @thecw301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Rusty Machine

  • @1867Phoenix
    @1867Phoenix 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do the Illinois Illinois Nazis know that flyover ramp is incomplete?

    • @Fanik10
      @Fanik10 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've always loved you.