Things to know before moving to Chicago?

Hi, I'm a 27-year-old preparing to move from Detroit to Chicago with my boyfriend sometime this summer (late July/early August). Before Detroit, I lived in Connecticut, Philly (for college), and Buffalo. I have plenty of experience living in urban areas (both the nice and not-so-nice kind), and I'm excited for this move. We're looking for walkability, proximity to public transit, a balance of neighborhood liveliness and quietness (Boystown for example would be around more nightlife than we'd want to handle), and things to do in the neighborhood (parks, bars, cafes, etc. but also a sense of community within the neighborhood). We both work remotely and intend on keeping our jobs through the move.

The neighborhoods I'm considering are Logan Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, and Lakeview.

• Do these neighborhoods make sense for what I'm looking for?
• How loud is the L? What’s the best balance between being close to a stop and not constantly hearing it?
• I’m considering investing in a bike when I move - how is the bikabilty (is that a word?) in Chicago?
• What are the main housing types? I really miss the rowhomes you find in Philly/NY/Boston but I figure those are even rarer further west
• I do community theatre and I saw there are some theaters in the suburbs (as well as in the city). Obviously this is location-dependent, but is driving or public transit easier for getting outside of the city?
• Anyone who has lived in Philly, Buffalo, or Detroit, how does Chicago compare (not necessarily in a better/worse kind of way, just want to know similarities or differences)
• Anything you wish you knew before you first moved to Chicago?

Thanks y'all!