Hidden Chicago: A secret shortcut

A somewhat secret street, dubbed the "bat cave," lets VIPs and those on approved trips zip through Chicago city traffic. The 2.5 mile roadway stretches from Randolph and Michigan to McCormick Place.

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The shortcut remains closed to the public.

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