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Jul 8, 2012, 6:19 am

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Originally Posted by BobH

Amtrak doesn't even serve Columbus and the times they serve some of the cities you've listed aren't particularly good, unless you like getting off at 2 to 4 AM.

The other thing you need to think about is how are you going to get around once you get to a city

Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago have good rail based mass transit, but the other cities on your list don't.

Also, in Chicago it may be cost effective to stay out near Ohare or Midway and take the el to the loop.

Bob H

You're right and that applies for Buffalo to Cleveland. I definitely don't like getting off at 2 AM! I think I'll have to take Greyhound for that particular route.

If I live in downtown/city center, then public transit shouldn't be an issue right?

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