HI,

Thanks for all the info.

And I originally did buy an Amtrack ticket to get there, which I still have (I will lose 10% of a small amount if I cancel).

Amtrak a couple of days later they warned me that this train is often running very late, late enough to miss the Delta flight (I had an extra hour built in). Then this AM they told me that, if very late, they often run a MSP-Chicago bus, which would likely be more comfy than the Megabus alternative, not too bad, if I want to get the early stop. Plane may be better for the six hours extra here in MN.

As for Southwest, somehow I missed them, or checked pretty late. Usually , I check, since I know they have that wonderful policy of multiple changes and banking a ticket that you do not use and that they are non-Kayak, Orbitz etc. They are still ok with a 3:20 non-stop for $230, which will fit my needs. At least, they would be a better choice than the US Air and Spirit alternatives.

So if it looks like I am going tomorrow by plane, it will be Southwest.

Steven