Illinois game 2018

[JoeB]

Illinois plays games in Chicago pretty often lately.  I don't think there is much to read into why.

[BrownBullsFan]

On 1/11/2018 at 9:24 AM, BucsandBulls said:

If it is at Solider Field (which it appears more and more likely that this remains the case, since USF changed their website in the last 24 hours), then I am definitely in. 

Champaign... not so sure. 

I will be there with him if it's in the Windy City.

[Boomer]

On 1/21/2018 at 9:44 AM, crambone said:

Any idea why the game is in Chicago?  The stadium will be pretty empty. 

Regardless, this seems very fun for a family trip. Considering it....

I believe I read somewhere that they do this every two years to connect with alumni in Chicago. 

And yes - it is a fun trip.

[Chem-E-BULL Reaction]

I know it's basketball in the skit but hey work with me here. Could be a fun time to channel your inner Bill Swerski... Da Bulls!!!

[BDYZR]

Booked the Palmer House - 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Watching flights.

[Ricky the Bull]

4 hours ago, BDYZR said:

Booked the Palmer House - 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Watching flights.

I've stayed there a few times.  Thinking of booking that one, too.   Just a block off Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue.

[CousinRicky]

On 1/21/2018 at 9:44 AM, crambone said:

Any idea why the game is in Chicago?  The stadium will be pretty empty. 

Regardless, this seems very fun for a family trip. Considering it....

I've heard that USF wanted the game in Chicago for their alumni as well.  Just booked airfare via Southwest today.  Sept just opened up. About $280 RT depending on which flights.

[GaUSFBull]

I will look into going.  My brother lives up there, and lives near the Cubs, so if I could do a Bulls and a Cubs game, I may be able to make that work.  

Soldier Field's pretty cool, if you haven't been there before.  The locals say it's a very nice historic stadium that looks like a spaceship landed on it.  

[NewEnglandBull]

4 hours ago, GaUSFBull said:

I will look into going.  My brother lives up there, and lives near the Cubs, so if I could do a Bulls and a Cubs game, I may be able to make that work.  

Soldier Field's pretty cool, if you haven't been there before.  The locals say it's a very nice historic stadium that looks like a spaceship landed on it.  

True. They kept the columns from the old stadium and that’s it. They gutted it and landed a UFO in the shell. 

[Ricky the Bull]

Spirit has a non-stop for $137, plus their fees.  A good alternative if you're ok with no-frills.