Just saw that FlixBus is operating a new route from Minneapolis to Chicago. Timing is roughly 9 AM - 5 PM in each direction, with Minneapolis -> Chicago running Thursday through Monday and Chicago -> Minneapolis running Friday through Tuesday. Tickets start at $30. Looks like they've expanded pretty quickly over the past three years since they started in the US, and there seems to be some competitive pressure needed on the MSP - Chicago route (both Megabus and Greyhound have gotten relatively expensive, so much so that Amtrak is often the cheapest option or on par with the other options for pricing after fees are considered in.)
I'm planning on trying it on the way home from the Gathering as the timing is quite a bit better than Amtrak for arrival into MSP when I'm planning on working the next day.
I'm planning on trying it on the way home from the Gathering as the timing is quite a bit better than Amtrak for arrival into MSP when I'm planning on working the next day.