Not to Jump the gun... but what would it take to get a bus to Chicago?

Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by lufty, Nov 6, 2003.

  1. lufty

    lufty Member

    Aug 21, 2000
    How much would it cost to rent a bus to Chicago if we filled it with 40 revs fans? How long would it take to get there.... and would there be enough interest?
     
  2. BrianLBI

    BrianLBI BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 7, 2002
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    fyi

    Foxboro to Chicago:
    Total Distance: 980.71 miles
    Total Estimated Time: 14 hours, 54 minutes

    Courtesy of mapquest.com. Your mileage may vary.... (particularly by bus!)

    Brian
     
  3. Mike Marshall

    Mike Marshall Member+

    Feb 16, 2000
    Woburn, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As someone who's taken a bus trip from Chicago to Boston and back... you don't want any part of it. It's a freakin' nightmare.

    Take the train instead.
     
  4. JMMUSA8

    JMMUSA8 New Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Webster
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was about to say that it would take alot longer then 14 hours. Its more like 16 hours if you are driving. It took my about 12 hours to columbus and that was going at a good speed (65+). I had looked up how long it would take with a bus and it was 20 hours. So Im assuming its going to be a 2 day trip on a bus, not exactly fun. A plane is good enough.
     
  5. lufty

    lufty Member

    Aug 21, 2000
    how much woudl a train cost? And how long would that take?
     
  6. BrianLBI

    BrianLBI BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 7, 2002
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just for yucks, I priced manchester to midway on southwest. About $180 RT, but requires an overnight stay (dictated by the time of the match, really) with limited choice of departure times.

    Brian
     
  7. lufty

    lufty Member

    Aug 21, 2000
  8. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Just for purposes of comparison:

    Amtrak: Reserved Coach (regular seat/non-sleeping car)

    Depart Boston - Thursday, 11/13/03: 11:50AM
    Arrive Chicago - Friday, 11/14/03: 9:20AM

    Depart Chicago - Saturday, 11/15/03: 7:00PM
    Arrive Boston - Sunday, 11/16/03: 5:20PM

    Fare: $136.00 round-trip

    Greyhound: Reserved Seat

    Depart Boston - Thursday, 11/13/03: 12:15PM
    Arrive Chicago - Friday, 11/14/03: 11:00AM

    Depart Chicago - Saturday, 11/15/03: 11:30AM
    Arrive Boston - Sunday, 11/16/03: 1:00PM

    Fare: $179.00 round-trip (could be as low as $118.00, but only with 7-day advanced purchase)

    Air: ATA Airlines, Coach Class

    Depart Boston (Logan) - Thursday, 11/14/03: 8:00AM
    Arrive Chicago (Midway) - Friday, 11/14/03: 9:44AM

    Depart Chicago (Midway) - Saturday, 11/16/03: 1:34PM
    Arrive Boston (Logan) - Sunday, 11/16/03: 4:51PM

    Fare: $265.00 round-trip
     
  9. JMMUSA8

    JMMUSA8 New Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Webster
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Providence is cheaper, and less congested. I think its $181 for a roundtrip.
     
  10. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That is correct, $181. The prices unfortunately might go up by the time we can start booking as we won't know till Sunday night, and that's less than a week till the flight. I'd also seriously suggest priceline to those of you going.

    Monty
     
  11. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    The GREAT thing about Southwest is that all the fares are fully refundable (for credit). Book now online and you can cancel/change later if you need to. Use the credit for a future trip over the next couple of years.

    I do this all the time, the website is great and it's really easy to book, cancel, use your credit, etc.
     
  12. lufty

    lufty Member

    Aug 21, 2000
    AIRTRAN:


    From Boston to Midway.... 39 dolars each way.... no advance purchase necc.....
     

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