<p>Hi, im taking the megabus a short distance home for thnksgiving. would anyone please tell me how uchicago students get to the megabus at union station? taxi? also, is this the best way home? thanks</p>
<p>CTA</a> | Chicago Transit Authority - Trip Planner</p>
<p>This is good to know for future use-- plug in your dorm address, Union Station, and trip planner will give you ways of going. Be aware, though, that trip planner doesn't consider how savory or unsavory a certain stop may be at a certain time of day (trip planner likes to suggest transfers on the 3 King Drive bus and the 8 Halsted bus, which I wouldn't pick up immediately west of campus). The good thing is, though, that there are always alternatives. </p>
<p>If you get on the 6 bus and get off at Adams, you can either walk to Union Station or take a westbound bus on Adams if you have a lot of luggage. I haven't done Megabus myself, and I guess it depends on where exactly you're going, but my friends who have done the Chicago/Cleveland route don't say the best things about it.</p>
<p>My son took megabus home last T-giving. He took the Wednesday evening bus - took forever getting out of chi-town, and was at least a couple of hours late getting into Cleveland. Make sure you arrange to call your ride and let them know your eta. </p>
<p>Chistmas and spring breaks aren't too bad because you are not trying to leave at the same time as everyone else.</p>