Chartered Bus Trip

Chicago Thanksgiving Break - November 20-29, 2009 - Chicago

Do you need a ride home to the Chicago-land area for Chicago Thanksgiving Break? Iowa State University's Office of New Student Programs is sponsoring a chartered bus for students living in the Chicago-land area.

Cost: $95.00 round trip (check/cash/U-bill). Advanced reservations and prepayment required. NOTE: Payment is non-refundable unless the bus is not full and the trip is cancelled. Price is subject to change without notice.

Contact: New Student Programs, 2630 Memorial Union, 515 294-5492

Deadline to purchase tickets: 5:00 pm., November 13, 2009 (sign-up no longer available)

To register, please complete the online registration form.

Trip Schedule

Departing Ames - November 20, 2009

Buses will leave from the west side of the Memorial Union (on the street across from Lake Laverne) on Friday at 5:00 p.m. Please be prompt. (If we leave later, then you get home even later!) Approximate arrival times are listed below.

Arrival in Chicago - November 20-21, 2009

• 11:00 PM - Naperville (Extended Stay America at I-88 & Hwy 59 - Behind Red Roof Inn and the Steak & Shake Restaurant)
• 11:45 PM - Schaumburg (Woodfield Mall, Lot D near Firestone)
• Midnight - Union Station (Canal Street site)
• 12:40 AM - Oak Lawn Pavilion (1 block north of 6700 W. 95th St.)

Departing Chicago - November 29, 2009

The bus will return to Iowa State on Sunday, November 29th with approximate pick-up times as follows:

• 9:00 AM - Oak Lawn Pavilion (1 block north of 6700 W. 95th St.)
• 9:40 AM - Union Station (Canal Street site)
• 9:50 AM - Schaumburg (Woodfield Mall, Lot D near Firestone)
• 10:40 AM - Naperville (Extended Stay America at I-88 & Hwy 59 - Behind Red Roof Inn and the Steak & Shake Restaurant)

Additional Information

The Midwest chartered buses will be parked on the west side of the Memorial Union (across from the lake). Please arrive at the loading area approximately 20 minutes ahead of time to allow for loading. The bus will make one stop between Ames and Chicago for approximately 30 minutes (food or rest stop). There is a videotape system on the bus to play your favorite movies-- bring one along!

Due to limited space, we ask that you bring no more than two (2) bags and one (1) carry-on. No major electronics (i.e. stereos, monitors, televisions, etc), pets, or bicycles are allowed. Neither Midwest Coaches nor Iowa State University are responsible for damage to personal property.

Payment Options

After completing the registration form you will be given the following options for payment: U-bill, cash, or check. Credit cards are not accepted.