  Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 3998 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.174.235 |
WATCH OUT Greyhound! Megabus.com will sweep the transportation competition away, offering a unbelievable fares at $1.00. Now lots of people can go at any city, have a great time and come back home within a cuple hours. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 455 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
This is probably only the third thread about this in the past month... Only a few seats go at $1, maybe four or so. The prices increase from there. Still at $5 or $8, it's still a very good deal. But they do not go to any city. I believe that its hub is Chicago, and it goes as far west as the Twin Cities and north to M'waukee or the TC. Detroit might be its eastern terminus. | ||
Ro_resident Member Username: Ro_resident Post Number: 155 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 63.85.13.248 |
I saw the big blue bus at the corner of Woodward and Jefferson earlier this week. Service must have started. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2342 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Detroiters can ONLY go to Chicago now. So even if you wanted to go to Cleveland from Detroit, you'd have to go to Chicago first! Hmmm... I'd say that's a couple of hours wasted there. Yes, this topic is older than the hills already; this news was made what seemed like months ago. It's just another possible carrier for people who want to go to these places on the cheap. I wish them well but it's not exactly an alternative I'd take. | ||
Ssport Member Username: Ssport Post Number: 16 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
GhettoDan, I was thinking about spending $20 a month, loading up 20 homeless people on the Megabus, and ship them to Chicago. I figure Chicago is in a much better financial situation to care for the homeless than Detroit. What is your POV on this matter? | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 921 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
I just got back from Chicago (took Amtrak), and I have to say, they are advertising Megabus everywhere. Every El train I was on had an advertisement, the busses had advertisements. BUt I also have to say, Amtrak was packed, in fact the conductor said all the Michigan trains had to add cars the past couple weeks to meet demand. So Megabus is not hurting Amtrak at all (at this point). | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 461 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
"I was thinking about spending $20 a month, loading up 20 homeless people on the Megabus, and ship them to Chicago. I figure Chicago is in a much better financial situation to care for the homeless than Detroit. What is your POV on this matter?" And some rascal Chicagoans could just ship us some of theirs. Winner: MEGABUS | ||
Dougw Member Username: Dougw Post Number: 1086 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 136.2.1.153 |
So, has anyone here actually tried Megabus yet? Any reports? | ||
Thrice Member Username: Thrice Post Number: 88 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 207.91.250.131 |
I see TONS of people waiting to load up on it at the Grand Circus Stop. Looks like they are doing good business. | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 926 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
So it sounds like both Amtrak and Megabus are doing quite well, since there are people riding Megabus, and from my recent trip, lots of sold out trains and others being quite full. | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 1111 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.60.143.186 |
yeaj there was a big line of people waiting there on sunday when I was down for the TIgers game. | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2579 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 129.105.104.144 |
I rode the Megabus from Chicago to Detroit (round-trip). I recommend it for college students who need to make an emergency trip to another state. I only paid $9. Another plus is that it stops at Wayne State University. I was able to celebrate Easter with my family because of megabus.com. (Northwest Airlines, you suck!) | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4008 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.154 |
If Megabus countinues to expand its routes nationwide with it VERY CHEAP FARES. It could put Greyhound as well as Peter Pan, and Trailways into bankruptcy. Greyhound needs to join the competitive bandwagon if it wants to be " KING OF THE ROAD". | ||
Tkelly1986 Member Username: Tkelly1986 Post Number: 59 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 24.11.228.170 |
Do Megabus's have bathroom's on them? Thats key for me. | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 928 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
It will be interesting to see how these high fuel prices hit Megabus. | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2585 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Well, Tkelly, the prices do fluctuate (increase) when you do not plan to register weeks ahead of your destination. One of my friends paid $53.00 roundtrip because she registered 3 days before she had to leave. And it's a small company so I'm sure it won't impact them as much as the airline industry. And yes there are bathrooms. They only recommend that you use it for emergency purposes. The bus drivers do make 1-2 stops for passengers to eat and do whatever they want for 30 minutes. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 484 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
Whatever they want? I might test that out... | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2589 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
The main "terminal" is Chicago's Union Station, which is in the Loop area. If you have never been there, there are cabs waiting outside to pick up people. I personally walk two blocks east and take the CTA Brown Line on Quincey/Wells because the train is cheaper to ride/transfer to Evanston. One thing I like about the Megabus is that they have three destination times for Detroit (8:45am, 3:45pm, 11:45pm). I always get the 11:45pm bus because not only is it cheaper, but I'm already in Detroit by 6am before the day has started. But I will warn you: since this bus company is brand new, they don't always leave on time. While my Chicago-to-Detroit bus was only 15 minutes late (which is not a big deal to me), the Detroit-to-Chicago bus was almost an hour late because the bus driver got lost. Since this is a new company, be prepared if departures do not always leave on time. I also recommend the Wayne State University megaabus.com stop because it's safer than Grand Circus Park (lots of homeless roaming around). You won't get the best seat if you wait at WSU (Cass/Warren near Barnes and Noble bookstore), since it's the second stop, but it's definitely less shady since it's a college campus. | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 930 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Actually, the stop is outside Union Station on the other side of the street. Do you think Amtrak is going to let the competition use Union Station? There are also lots of CTA busses that will take you right where you want to go. The #165 LaSalle took me right to in front of my hotel, and is a lot cheaper than a cab. (Message edited by bob on April 22, 2006) | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2591 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Bob, I take the CTA Orange Line > Brown Line > Red Line > Purple Line train to get to Evanston from Chicago's Union Station. I take the CTA Train to Chicago's Union Station from Evanston as well. (Message edited by ltorivia485 on April 22, 2006) | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 713 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 68.21.44.129 |
I dont think anyone would have a problem at the GCP stop in a crowd of other people waiting to get on the bus....safety shouldnt be a problem there....maybe a couple homeless beggars, but thats it in a crowd like that | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 487 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
And I suppose you jingle your keys on the train to impress the commoners... | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 931 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Ahhhh, it is so nice to have so many mass transit options, isn't it. I was in Chicagoland last Nov. for a convention that was in the suburbs and did a similar thing with taking the Blue Line out from Union Station. | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2592 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
I took the Purple Line Express to Clark/Lake to get on the Blue Line for a graduate fair at University of Illinois Chicago a few months ago. (Message edited by ltorivia485 on April 22, 2006) | ||
Mpow Member Username: Mpow Post Number: 193 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 200.65.7.143 |
Just booked my ticket, Chicago to Detroit, depart 11:45 arrive 6:40AM. price: 1 buck 50. Look forward to the experience. Plan on getting off at the GC stop. | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 585 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.212.169.194 |
How much luggage do they allow? Can you bring a bike? | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2594 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
1 carry-on luggage, 1 luggage for the storage. No bikes allowed. | ||
Ssport Member Username: Ssport Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
GCP is dangerous now? LMMFAO!!! | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2595 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
If you were a woman, yes the homeless is dangerous. | ||
Michigansheik Member Username: Michigansheik Post Number: 140 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 68.40.107.39 |
the drunk homeless could be an issue. i've noticed that as the night goes on the alcohol perfume is really going strong and their approach becomes a little more intense. but alhtough they are vocal, i have not experienced violence yet but maybe a woman would?? i still think that the homeless are responsible for probably less than 2% of the violent crime in the city. p.s. i was in chicago (lincoln park) last weekend and was approached by 5 homeless people in a few blocks. i thought chicago had moved them all to the southside but i was wrong | ||
Crash_nyc Member Username: Crash_nyc Post Number: 600 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 24.193.37.78 |
It's about time something like this came to the Midwest! The East Coast has had services like this for years, thanks to the Chinese. The "Chinatown Bus" services are famous for dirt-cheap transportation between the Chinatowns of NYC, Boston, Philly, & DC. NYC to Boston is $15, and a trip to DC is $20. Their busses are nice, new, and clean. Waaay better than Greyhound's crap busses, and more fun (Fung Wah showed movies the last time we went to Boston). http://www.staticleap.com/chin atownbus/ |
