Chicago Hotels Blog

May 10, 2010

Traveling by bus

CHARTER BUS CHICAGO

INTRODUCTION

In Chicago, the buses available on rental basis. The buses available on charter basis also. It means the buses available on rental basis, charter basis and tour basis also. The charter type buses involve higher packages than ordinary rental system, since the charter buses meant for special for the need of customers. Various tour operators provide charter bus services in Chicago. The types of buses are available like School bus, Mini Coach, Deluxe Motor Coach, Executive Coach, Entertainer/Sleeper and Trolley/Double Decker. The operators provide services such as Event Logistics Team, Ambassador service, Ground link/GPS, Corporate marketing. 24/7 Emergency phone lines etc.

While selecting the bus operator ensure that the operator should have large network, which is connected with not only Chicago but with all-important locations. More than 4000 charter bus operators in North America are available. Hence the consumer should choose right bus operator by analyzing with various options like fare, facilities, network etc. While taking the buses on charter buses, it involves the deposit amount however depends upon the length of time. However this amount may be refundable subject to certain deductions depends upon the departure date. The consumer while selecting the service ensures the School Pupil Activity Buses (SPAB) certified, besides insurance. It should be noted that taking a bus on charter system would involve cost effective rather other transportation options. It may cost around $20 per person per day for local travel.

CHARTER BUS TYPE AND RATES

Normally the charter buses will have the following facilities. The normal rates are also prescribed. The School Bus under Economy level will have seating arrangement which is suitable for 44 adults or 66 children is possible. The daily mileage is available up to 100 miles and the price range is per day $300 to $900. With regard to Mini Coach, the seating capacity will be 18-35 persons and daily mileage is acceptable up to 150 miles only. The rates for mini coach would be $ 500 to $900. In case of Double Decker, the rates will be $1,000 to $2000. As far as Luxury coaches, the rates would be $1,000 to $3,000 with the seating capacity of 20 to 32 and with lounge capacity of 10 to 25.

CHICAGO BUS OPERATORS

Some of the bus operators in Chicago available and mentioned below:

1. http://www.busbank.com

2. www.charterbusamerica.com

3. www.usabuscharter.com/chicago. html

CAUTION

Most of the tour operators of each state shall hold highest safety rating available from the department of transportation (DOT) and the carriers offer $5,000,000 liability insurance. However there is chance that some operators may not have such facilities, hence the consumer ensure such facilities while choosing the bus operator. Secondly, the buses available on charter type normally charges for one day. However most of the operators will offer hourly basis also like 4 hours, 5 hours etc. But minimum hours are 4.

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