Will intercity buses get you home for the holidays?
This fall, Chicago’s Greyhound station was on the brink of closure. Thankfully, the threat of the bus terminal shutting its doors ended with a temporary reprieve that will keep the downtown terminal operating longer. However, the ultimate long-term future of an enclosed intercity bus terminal in Chicago remains uncertain. Across the Midwest, people rely on intercity buses as an affordable connection between home, school, and job opportunities. And during the holiday season, as the tempo of travel increases, the critical link that intercity bus service provides becomes especially evident. Intercity bus travel connects communities not served by air or rail. These bus services provide connections for rural communities’ access to travel services in large urban areas. Chicago’s downtown terminal allows...
