As a side note for Madison--if anyone flying in wants a cheaper flight, they can check Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee. It's 20 minutes away from me and I can pick up/drop off. We're almost 2 hours away from Madison, but we have ample space for guests on their way into or out of town.
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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Cashmere - Jan 16, 2008 11:04:20 am PST #7279 of 10002
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Kathy A - Jan 16, 2008 11:09:08 am PST #7280 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
If we do decide on Madison, I can pick up anyone who can only fly into O'Hare and we can drive up together (I'm about 20 minutes from O'Hare, and my car will fit three passengers semi-comfortably). Same for Ann Arbor, but the Detroit airport is probably more accessible than Madison's.
brenda m - Jan 16, 2008 11:24:25 am PST #7281 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Milwaukee is also an option for flying close to, though not in, Madison.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 11:41:28 am PST #7282 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Milwaukee's cheaper, but less easy to find easy transport from the airport back to Madison. Chicago O'Hare has the virtue of also being the main bus depot. Van Galder runs between Madison and Chicago every 1-1 1/2 hours starting at 6:30 am until 10:30 pm. $24 one-way.
Fred Pete - Jan 16, 2008 11:43:08 am PST #7283 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
There's also a bus service running from O'Hare to Madison. At least, there used to be back in the '80s, and I can't think of any reason it would have been canceled.
Laga - Jan 16, 2008 11:44:09 am PST #7284 of 10002
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Is there a rail line that goes to Madison? When I lived in Chicago commuter rail only went as far as Kenosha.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 11:45:12 am PST #7285 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
No, there isn't. They've been talking about bringing light rail into Madison, but I think that's kinda stalled, forever.
Although, I think there's passenger service to Columbus, which is around 30 miles out from Madison.
Fred Pete - Jan 16, 2008 11:45:51 am PST #7286 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
...and SailAweigh even had the details....
Steph L. - Jan 16, 2008 1:22:00 pm PST #7287 of 10002
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FYI, Wiscon is held in Madison over Memorial Day weekend.
Let's not try to double up on a con weekend.
aurelia - Jan 16, 2008 2:11:23 pm PST #7288 of 10002
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Were there any Chicago-istas interested in looking into other prospective places there?
I wish I could say I would, but there is no way I'll have time to do information gathering or prep work. Depending on the weekend I might be able to help with the actual events but that's the best I can realistically offer.
Let's not try to double up on a con weekend.
Why? Because of too many people? Wiscon is capped at 1000 registrants. Unless we're in the same hotel I don't see the issue.