Who Will Be Part of Wave 2? Excited for These Compact Travel Essentials!

[lacychef]

There's either Midway Airport or O'Hare....(I think the second is right). We always fly into Midway.
I'm so lucky that conference is during my mom's days off again; my girls will have fun at grandma's house since dh has to work!

 

[buckeyefan08]

O'Hare is the major airport in Chicago. It may be a little cheaper if you can take a secondary airport.

 

[Bren706]

Airfare for $52.00

where did you get tickets for $52?

SKYBUS!!!!! Flying out of Greensboro (I am only 20 minutes away from the airport) and flying into Gary, Indiana. Their first 10 tickets are priced at $10.00 for each way:love: , and then they increase to $35, $55, $75................ I got round trip tickets for $20 plus another $20 for priority seating (why not, for the price) and then $12.00 for fees, etc.

There will be a few more charges. My checked baggage will be $10 each piece for each way, and it will be $2 per soda as well.

You really need to watch their website to get the cheapest tickets, as they go fast. They also fly into the smaller airports.

 

[Joelen]

I am going!!

 

[lacychef]

I am going!!

Hey, haven't seen you around here in awhile! How's everything going?

 

[chefshawna]

SKYBUS!!!!! Flying out of Greensboro (I am only 20 minutes away from the airport) and flying into Gary, Indiana. Their first 10 tickets are priced at $10.00 for each way:love: , and then they increase to $35, $55, $75................ I got round trip tickets for $20 plus another $20 for priority seating (why not, for the price) and then $12.00 for fees, etc.

There will be a few more charges. My checked baggage will be $10 each piece for each way, and it will be $2 per soda as well.

You really need to watch their website to get the cheapest tickets, as they go fast. They also fly into the smaller airports.

I think this is where a bunch of my clustermates and director got their tickets. I just didn't have the money at the time! So, if they fly into Gary, how far away is that??

 

[pamperedpals]

I just had my vacation approved at work! Yahoo! I took the whole week, including the following Monday. I am doing a booth that weekend at a local fair and I wanted to be able to make follow-up calls.

Now, just to find airfare cheap. Can only find it for $400ish. Gotta wait for it to go on sale (I hope!)

 

[Debala715]

I am SOOOO looking forward to meeting some of you during conference!

 

[chefjeanine]

I think this is where a bunch of my clustermates and director got their tickets. I just didn't have the money at the time! So, if they fly into Gary, how far away is that??

Shawna,

It's a hop, skip and a jump to Chicago.

I'm sure someone else will come on and tell us how long it takes. . .but I can tell you Gary is very close to Chicago.

 

[jcsmilez]

I google mapped it. Gary, IN is about 45 minutes away. I am so jealous of the skybus possibilities that is an incredible deal! It looks like you have to be able to fly in or out of one of those two main hubs in order to fly via skybus.

Coming from Northern California, we are looking at $400+ for our airfare alone. Many in my cluster are figuring we simply cannot afford it (myself included). :cry: I'd so love to go!

 

[pamperedalf]

I google mapped it. Gary, IN is about 45 minutes away. I am so jealous of the skybus possibilities that is an incredible deal! It looks like you have to be able to fly in or out of one of those two main hubs in order to fly via skybus.Coming from Northern California, we are looking at $400+ for our airfare alone. Many in my cluster are figuring we simply cannot afford it (myself included). I'd so love to go!

We are flying out of San Jose RT for $279 on American into Ohare. It is so worth it, go reserve a bunch of flights at this price then you have 24 hours to decide if you can get a big group to go. SW (if you want to risk flying w/ them is also $325 RT out of San Jose except into midway. I know some girls from Sac are flying w/ us because of the price difference. I just checked American about noon today. HTH

 

[jcsmilez]

Amanda,Thanks, it does help. I just looked up the flight on sidestep.com and foudn the $279 price you were mentioning -- that is a great price compared to what I've been seeing! What part of Northern Cali are you from? We would be driving down from the Redding area.

 

[janetupnorth]

Shawna,

It's a hop, skip and a jump to Chicago.

I'm sure someone else will come on and tell us how long it takes. . .but I can tell you Gary is very close to Chicago.

About 25 miles from downtown Chicago...

 

[jbdowd0798]

thanks for the sidestep.com link. I never heard of it and am going to check it out. I need a babysitter for my kids those days as DH works all day, so I may just fly the kids and I to upstate NY for 2 weeks and let her keep them for those few days. But if I can get the same flight as yall we'll see if I still stick to that plan!

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I may be in need of a room to share. My director doesn't think she's going to National Conference and none of our cluster is going. Is there anyone that may need to have 1 more in their room?

 

[pamperedalf]

What part of Northern Cali are you from? We would be driving down from the Redding area.

I am in Redwood Valley right where hwy 20 & hwy 101 meet. We are going to get a room the night before and fly out that morning. We missed that flight because I didn't reserve it so I lost that price. I got the same price. We are flying out on southwest and flying back on American. Today when I saw that I was going crazy. A couple of weeks ago I saw some deals out of Chico so I would look at that as well a lot closer.

 

[Bren706]

Hey Julie, I can't promise anything right now, but there may be space in my room. Right now there is only two of us, but we want 4. The person I am sharing it with is confident that she can find someone in our ED's downline to room with us. But, if not, I will keep you in mind.

 

[kisrae]

I'm going with Amanda. If it wasn't for her I'd have no clue how to get there.
I'll be walking this year!!!!

 

[pamperedalf]

Ida I remember that picture!!!We need to start a who's walking thread!! Ida will be there, and if I can I will join you!I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..... I will walk!!!!!

 

[jwpamp]

Here is info on the Shuttle Services:

http://www.garychicagoairport.com/PressRelease_detail.asp?ID=162

Just an FYI, though. The South Shore Line (option #2) is a rail service that runs into Chicago for a small fee (under $6 each way), but this shuttle will take you to a "flag stop" which I don't think has a shelter....only a temp stop for the train.

Another warning: Gary is not exactly a safe city -- lots of crime -- be careful if the shuttle will not wait with you for the train.....

Hope that helps!

 

[lacychef]

SW (if you want to risk flying w/ them

Why do you say this? We fly on SW every year....

 

[pamperedalf]

Sorry Lacy, I am flying out w/ them to chicago, However right after I bought my ticket is when they came out w/ not doing inspections and they grounded for good several planes that should not have been in the air. It just makes me nervous that's all.

 

[lacychef]

OH, yeah, I remember seeing that too. At least that came out BEFORE conference, so they have time to make sure they're all up to par!

 

[Chefgirl2]

I'll be there! I'll be driving...it's a 5 hour drive for me.

 

[lraspante]

Just booked my hotel. Hubby just called now and said he might not be able to get off work! Trying to figure something out four small kids. Anyone near Mokena Illinois looking to carpool?

 

[mombird4]

Me too!Need to get my button from Chef Ann! I'll be looking for everyone!:chef:

 

[Dez'sfullhouse]

I am going

 

[jbdowd0798]

Anyone in Cali still trying to get tickets?? I should have jumped last week at the $279 but didn't now only finding $330. Help!

 

[jbdowd0798]

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bump!!!!

 

[pampered_chef_swva]

Just so you guys know - apparently SouthWest airlines has a contract with ATA airlines...so if you booked thru southwest check and make sure your tickets are still a go...ATA just filed bankruptcy and they stated on their website that if you purchased tickets thru southwest using a credit card...then you can request a refund thru your cc company - but if you purchased with cash or check - they can't offer a refund...

In other news - me and my director booked thru SkyBus - not the best company by any means - but roundtrip from Greensboro to Chicago is 162.00 and that's INCLUDING all taxes/fees, luggage check in...etc...