Chicagoist: Dollar Bus Rolls Into Town

guest

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:48:55 -0600

Oh boy! Check out this bad experience on a Megabus, a short documentary called, MEGA BS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc-Ar2rl6K0

Wilma F. Randall

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:13:47 -0600

Please let me know if their a mega bus leaving St. Louis, on April 6, 2007, possible at 11:00a.m. Returing on April 9, 2007 at time of 11:00 a.m. The next return trip to Chicago is for July 2,2007 leaving St. Louis at 9:00 a.m. returning back to St. Louis on July 9, 2007, from Chicago at 1:00 p.m. Pleas advice me if you can meet these schedule, Thank you very much.

Terrell Riddle

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:20:28 -0600

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m500

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 03:35:15 -0600

see what happens... you only have to mention things like GREYHOUND and the scum start showing up...

DMARAWILLIS

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:26:35 -0600

I USED MEGABUS ONCE BEFORE PURCHASING A TICKET 1 DAY IN ADVANCE FROM CHICAGO TO DETROIT AND PAID $45.50 FOR A ROUND TRIP TICKET. I DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY THEN I HAVE WHEN RIDING GREYHOUND EXCEPT THE FACT THAT GREYHOUND HAS VERY LONG LINES AND HIGH PRICES. THE SAME TRIP WOULD HAVE COST $72.00. I SAVED OVER THIRTY DOLLARS AND DEPARTED AND ARRIVED ON-TIME ON BOTH TRIPS. IN FACT, I WAS IMPRESSED ENOUGH TO USE THEIR SERVICES AGAIN. I BOOKED ANOTHER TRIP FOR THIS WEEKEND.

vwells

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:11:13 -0600

what if you are in indiana and want to go to chicago? is there a way to catch the bus here?

Ross

Mon, 22 May 2006 11:00:41 -0600

Just took the bus round trip from Chicago-Minneapolis. We left on-time at 11pm Saturday night, had no heat the entire way and nearly froze, and the swerving bus awoke me at 5am as the driver was struggling to stay awake. He finally decided to take a break after hitting the left gravel shoulder. We arrived a half-hour late, cold, and in fear of having the same driver Sunday night. It was the same driver, but there was heat, the bus was still only 20% full, and there was less swerving. However, we left late and got into Chicago an hour and a half late. What's the point of a 1 hour rest stop in the middle of Wisconsin in the middle of the night? Did I mention the driver had no clue how to navigate the Minneapolis or Chicago streets once off the expressways? I don't think he really knew how to drive a bus either. I may book Megabus again if no cheap airfares are available. I don't trust their drivers.

PETER

Sun, 21 May 2006 17:10:42 -0600

Just took Megabus roundtrip to Cleveland for the weekend..Chi-Cleve leg left on time and arrived on time. Bus was only 15% full and made one stop at Ohio /Indiana line. Driver was courteous..Bathroom is like a porta pottie with no soap.. Came back got in an hour late due to the Cleveland Marathon, otherwise trip went well.. All for $2.50 cents..I couldnt believe it!! I would highly recommend Megabus ..Seats are great and bus is clean..

busrider

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 00:30:50 -0600

CoachUSA BLOWS. Their Indiana-ORD/MDW service is great, but have you ever seen their charter buses running around downtown? The buses are almost always damaged, the drivers are nastier than the nastiest CTA drivers, and I see them broken down pretty frequently... I'd ride on the roof of an Amtrak train before I'd take CoachUSA/Megabus anywhere...

Elizabeth K.

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:50:23 -0600

I saw several ads for this downtown and thought at first it must be a joke. I am from St. Louis in the "Show-Me" state, so I looked into it. Now, my mom is coming to Chicago twice in May for a total of $5!! I realize it may not last forever, but for the time being, it'll work!

mega excited

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:47:03 -0600

Yes, cheap fares attract "interesting" crowds, but the Metra is only $5 all weekend (and they allow open alcohol!). My biggest prob on there has been loud people. Anyways, I think Megabus will be less of a scary hell-hole than Greyhound can be, since the debit/credit-only and prepurchase-only aspect of Megabus will keep away transients and people who can't plan ahead. I just dread the milling around waiting for the bus to show up, because there aren't assigned seats, and no one in Chicago stands in line for transit -- it's always a "me first" push on the CTA buses, especially with weekend non-commuters. ...Now I'm just thinking (typing) aloud, but someday I gotta buy a $5 weekend pass on Metra, and have a rolling bar -- drink the whole time with friends. Get kicked off in Lisle. ;-)

Tony Coppoletta

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:07:27 -0600

Rings twice, yes, but apparently after only clicking once. It's something wierd with this IE7 beta I'm playing with these days, and it only happens on Chicagoist. I think if I click and not wait for the page to finish loading, it's OK.

Emmy Gottschalk

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:32:22 -0600

Thanks for the information! After reading your post I promptly reserved a $1 fare to St. Louis and back, for me and my girlfriend, to go explore a new bar scene just for a random April Saturday night! We are always up for an adventure and for under $5 you can have a spontaneous evening like that!

Abhay

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:25:08 -0600

A $27 fare attracts an interesting crowd. If you've ever flown Southwest, you know what I'm talking about.

Adam Lang

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:19:35 -0600

I see on the bus line's website that they're part of CoachUSA. Does that mean, aside from price, they'll be just like the service that line offers between Chicago and Milwaukee or Madison (or dozens of other city combinations)?

Damon

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:17:56 -0600

For St. Louis, it's interesting to note that you can take Southwest for as little as $49 one-way...if the bus isn't your style. ;)

Frank Chambers

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:21:29 -0600

The Coppoletta always rings twice.

Tony Coppoletta

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:59:21 -0600

Looks like I need to finally take that trip to Milwaukee I've been saying I'll take but never have. Although, it might be more fun to use Amtrak's Hiawatha service. Mmm. Trains. Arrrghlrghl.

Tony Coppoletta

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:58:50 -0600

Looks like I need to finally take that trip to Milwaukee I've been saying I'll take but never have. Although, it might be more fun to use Amtrak's Hiawatha service. Mmm. Trains. Arrrghlrghl.

Zak

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:24:01 -0600

I'd prefer the Chinatown buses though. I was addicted to them back when I lived in Boston. Flat $15 NO MATTER WHAT. No gambling 45 days in advance. Plus, they take you either to Boston or New York...both of which are better destinations than Detroit or Cincinnati. This is cool, however.

rachelle bowden

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:18:00 -0600

even cheaper than the ny/boston chinatown buses!