Greyhound has announced new express service on routes from Chicago to Champaign and St. Louis at very special introductory rates. The express service is a one-stop service that offers faster travel to destinations in the Midwest. Chicago is a Midwestern hub, so this offers an economical mode of travel between Chicago and other Midwestern destinations.
Greyhound has announced expanded service, from Chicago to two new markets, in a press release on March 10, 2011. Greyhound is offering the premium service, Greyhound Express, to Champaign and St. Louis, effective March 22. Tickets go on sale today at mygreyhoundexpress . For a limited time, Greyhound is offering $1 fares on all Express schedules between Chicago, Champaign and St. Louis for travel March 22 until April 5, with no advance purchase restrictions. This latest expansion connects Greyhound Express customers to nine markets in the Midwest.
“Since launching Greyhound Express in the Midwest just four months ago, we have seen tremendous growth in ticket sales from new riders who are attracted to the convenience, comfort and value of our premium bus service,” said Dave Leach, president and CEO, Greyhound. “The addition of Champaign and St. Louis extends our offering to better meet the needs of those customers traveling to and from Chicago.”
Boarding for Greyhound Express will take place at 45 E. University Avenue in Champaign and 430 S. 15th Street in St. Louis at the Gateway Transportation Center, a modern intermodal facility that provides connections to local transit and other modes of transportation.
Greyhound Express customers can experience the convenience on one stop service, making travel faster and more convenient. Service is offered between Greyhound’s Chicago hub and: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Indianapolis, indiana; Lafayette, Indiana.; Cincinnati, Ohio; and now Champaign, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. Express Service provides customers a guaranteed seat on brand new buses with onboard amenities, including free Wi-Fi, extra legroom and power outlets.
Customers can buy their Greyhound Express ticket online to take advantage of discount pricing, print their ticket at home and know a guaranteed seat is waiting for them. All tickets are nonrefundable. For fare and schedule information and to purchase tickets, visit mygreyhoundexpress
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