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Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by RubberbandMan 2014-08-07, 16:39
So, having graduated MSU, I'll be doing my masters in Chicago next year. Apartment in Hyde Park. I bought young alumni season tickets for football, thinking I'll catch OSU, Nebraska, and UM, while selling the rest to recoup a couple bucks.
Problem is, I don't have a car next year, and Chicago's a new town for me. What's the best/cheapest/most expedient way to get from Hyde Park to East Lansing? I know transportation on a limited budget isn't usually the forte of a Swill baller, but I figured I'd ask anyway. I've heard bus and train - what's your preferred route and why? How long do they take, and are posted times reliable?
Thanks, and try not to make this thread about Obama or guns.
Problem is, I don't have a car next year, and Chicago's a new town for me. What's the best/cheapest/most expedient way to get from Hyde Park to East Lansing? I know transportation on a limited budget isn't usually the forte of a Swill baller, but I figured I'd ask anyway. I've heard bus and train - what's your preferred route and why? How long do they take, and are posted times reliable?
Thanks, and try not to make this thread about Obama or guns.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Chief Sparty 2014-08-07, 17:02
ITT: A guy that doesn't know about Megabus
wut.
wut.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Rodeo Burger 2014-08-07, 17:45
Chief Sparty wrote:ITT: A guy that doesn't know about Megabus
wut.
The budget bus lines are great. You never know if they'll show up, if they'll leave on time, if the bus will break down, or if the driver will be drunk or not.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Nordic 2014-08-07, 18:37
This joint runs shuttle packages to games
http://www.higginstavern.com
http://www.higginstavern.com
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by RubberbandMan 2014-08-07, 20:34
So, one vote for train, one vote for bus (with the implication that I'm a dumbass for not already knowing that), one for all of the above, and one for a tavern with a website from 1996. 
But really, thanks for the responses. I think I'm leaning toward Amtrak, since that seems like it'd be more reliable than a 1 dollar bus ticket.
But really, thanks for the responses. I think I'm leaning toward Amtrak, since that seems like it'd be more reliable than a 1 dollar bus ticket.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Bonerland 2014-08-07, 21:28
I would recommend the train. It's more than the bus but on the train you can walk around and pay a little extra for a business class seat and they sell booze on the train in the lounge car. The seats are much bigger on the train as well and the bathrooms are bigger.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Turtleneck 2014-08-07, 21:31
Goodbar will let you use one of his private jets, but keep in mind they are on conveyer belts.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Chief Sparty 2014-08-07, 21:37
The megabus is pretty reliable and runs like 4 times a day. If you're looking for cheap, that's the way to go. Plus they have WiFi I believe.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by SawGreen 2014-08-07, 22:22
I just took a train from GR to Chicago, and Chicago to Denver. This train had wifi on the GR to Chicago leg. Seats were very comfortable and plenty of room. It can be a little slower, but to me a much better experience. I actually made money working from the train.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by RBW Spartan 2014-08-08, 07:26
I would advise finding a Spartan with a car. Odds are there are someone you know on Facebook or the other board or all msu or reddit or TOC etc.
I'm guessing there are multiple people that drive up from Chicago that would be more than willing to let you tag along for the gas money / booze / gifts / companionship.
Are you going to be spending the night in EL?
I'm guessing there are multiple people that drive up from Chicago that would be more than willing to let you tag along for the gas money / booze / gifts / companionship.
Are you going to be spending the night in EL?
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Phil McCrackin 2014-08-08, 09:12
I take Chicago > EL Amtrack all the time. Free wi-fi and lots of leg room. It does get delayed sometimes, but usually not a big deal. It's cheap and I can read, work or watch movies.
I've never taken the bus. If I'm going to sit in traffic, I'd prefer to do it in my own car. 90/94 through NWI is usually pretty awful. When it's not buried under several feet of lake effect snow, it's under construction and always packed full of assholes from Chicago all driving back to Michigan for the weekend.
You attending University of Chicago?
I've never taken the bus. If I'm going to sit in traffic, I'd prefer to do it in my own car. 90/94 through NWI is usually pretty awful. When it's not buried under several feet of lake effect snow, it's under construction and always packed full of assholes from Chicago all driving back to Michigan for the weekend.
You attending University of Chicago?
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Phil McCrackin 2014-08-08, 09:18
RubberbandMan wrote:So, one vote for train, one vote for bus (with the implication that I'm a dumbass for not already knowing that), one for all of the above, and one for a tavern with a website from 1996.
But really, thanks for the responses. I think I'm leaning toward Amtrak, since that seems like it'd be more reliable than a 1 dollar bus ticket.
Higgins is awesome. 1996 is probably being generous, they are an old school neighborhood tavern and that is what makes them awesome.
Jim is a good guy and runs some really great bus shuttle/tailgate parties to MSU games at Illinois, Purdue, Notre Dame, Northwestern, etc. I've been on several and he is a great host.
Come up to the North Side and check out his place sometime.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by RubberbandMan 2014-08-08, 17:58
Phil McCrackin wrote:
Higgins is awesome. 1996 is probably being generous, they are an old school neighborhood tavern and that is what makes them awesome.
Jim is a good guy and runs some really great bus shuttle/tailgate parties to MSU games at Illinois, Purdue, Notre Dame, Northwestern, etc. I've been on several and he is a great host.
Come up to the North Side and check out his place sometime.
It's definitely on my list. Thanks for the advice (both on the bar, and about the train). I'm probably going to go with the Amtrak - my girlfriend used to ride it from Kzoo to EL and back, we never had any problems with it, and it seems like the buses aren't always reliable.
And yeah, University of Chicago, and not many football fans in my program. Sounds like you live in the area? Any other places, bars, restaurants I should know about?
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Death Roe 2014-08-08, 19:32
How much you want for your Jax State tickets??
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by RubberbandMan 2014-08-09, 20:17
Death Roe wrote:How much you want for your Jax State tickets??
Already sold. Already have people for every game lined up, except for Rutgers.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Chitown_Badger 2014-08-11, 14:15
I've heard the trains can sometimes be really delayed because they get stuck behind freight trains. Seems to be a little hit or miss.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by beal99 2014-08-11, 14:29
Chitown_Badger wrote:I've heard the trains can sometimes be really delayed because they get stuck behind freight trains. Seems to be a little hit or miss.
Only from Chicago-Porter, IN. Stupid Amtrak running on the 3rd busiest freight line in the country
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by goodbar 2014-08-11, 15:39
Turtleneck wrote:Goodbar will let you use one of his private jets, but keep in mind they are on conveyer belts.
and the planes' wet bars are all stocked with only the finest of jenkem. even my stewardesses where jorts, not just the flight crew. awesome experience. he'd love it.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Turtleneck 2014-08-12, 12:06
goodbar wrote:
and the planes' wet bars are all stocked with only the finest of jenkem. even my stewardesses where jorts, not just the flight crew. awesome experience. he'd love it.
Do you want to invest in my new airline called Double J Airways? The best in-flight jenkem in the industry and a well dressed crew wearing only the finest jorts and other denim wears. Let me know. It's an exclusive opportunity and I can only hold so many spots. You will need to move quick.
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Wally Fairway 2014-08-13, 15:04
do it 60's (and 50's) style & hitchhike
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by goodbar 2014-08-13, 15:42
Wally Fairway wrote:do it 60's (and 50's) style & hitchhike
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Re: Best way from Chicago to East Lansing
by Loose Stools 2014-08-13, 15:49
Sounds like a Spartan car pool to the Rose Bowl.Rodeo Burger wrote:
The budget bus lines are great. You never know if they'll show up, if they'll leave on time, if the bus will break down, or if the driver will be drunk or not.
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