I was wondering if anyone knew the easiest way to use public transpotation from Saint Louis to the Pearl Room. I figured I would take the amtrak to union station but what from there? any help would be greatly appreciated.
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GateXII
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Uhh...Neil? Can you please help this poor guy in need of transportation advice?
Neil's our resident transportation guru.
Diabolik
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I think you would then have to take the Metra to Mokena. Which I think you can take from Union Square. Then that will take you to Mokena. It is right across the street pretty much.
Will Bozarth
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You're actually in luck if you're coming from St. Louis on Amtrak. Instead of going all the way to downtown Chicago and then backtracking, you can get off at Joliet. At Joliet's Union Station, you switch to another train, Metra's Rock Island Line. That will take you right to the venue in 15 minutes.
Here is the information you'll need:
Amtrak Schedule (http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct07/W21.pdf) - assuming you come in Friday (or Thursday to see Paganfest), you'll probably want to take the #302, leaving St. Louis at 6:35am and arriving at Joliet at 11:14am
Metra Schedule (http://metrarail.com/Sched/ri/ri.shtml) - it basically has trains leaving every hour on weekday mornings/afternoons. If the Amtrak is on time (ha!) you can catch the 11:24am Metra and arrive at Mokena (Hickory Creek Station, NOT Front St. Station) at 11:43am.
Going home on Sunday will be a little more difficult, because Metra doesn't run as frequently. If you want to catch the $30 #303 Amtrak that leaves at 10:15am, you'll need to get the first Metra of the morning, at 9:31am. If you're willing to pay $64 for one of the Texas Eagle Amtrak trains, or wait until the #305 leaves at 6:05pm, then you'll have an easier time of it.
For reference, here is my original airport-to-venue post: http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...71-using-public-transportation-get-venue.html
Neil
You're actually in luck if you're coming from St. Louis on Amtrak. Instead of going all the way to downtown Chicago and then backtracking, you can get off at Joliet. At Joliet's Union Station, you switch to another train, Metra's Rock Island Line. That will take you right to the venue in 15 minutes.
Here is the information you'll need:
Amtrak Schedule (http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct07/W21.pdf) - assuming you come in Friday (or Thursday to see Paganfest), you'll probably want to take the #302, leaving St. Louis at 6:35am and arriving at Joliet at 11:14am
Metra Schedule (http://metrarail.com/Sched/ri/ri.shtml) - it basically has trains leaving every hour on weekday mornings/afternoons. If the Amtrak is on time (ha!) you can catch the 11:24am Metra and arrive at Mokena (Hickory Creek Station, NOT Front St. Station) at 11:43am.
Going home on Sunday will be a little more difficult, because Metra doesn't run as frequently. If you want to catch the $30 #303 Amtrak that leaves at 10:15am, you'll need to get the first Metra of the morning, at 9:31am. If you're willing to pay $64 for one of the Texas Eagle Amtrak trains, or wait until the #305 leaves at 6:05pm, then you'll have an easier time of it.
For reference, here is my original airport-to-venue post: http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...71-using-public-transportation-get-venue.html
Neil
Will Bozarth
Everlasting Godstopper
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