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March on Washington - Saturday, March 20, 2010
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March 17 -- Chicago Bus Update
There are only a few remaining bus tickets. In order to purchase tickets you must pay for them in cash. Call 773-463-0311 for more information.

On March 19, you can come to the bus pick up location and purchase tickets if any remain. Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. To get on the wait list for cancelled tickets you must also come to the bus pick up location. For more info call 773-463-0311.

Bus tickets are non-refundable

** Donate for Bus Scholarships

It is very important that we get every one that we can to the March on Washington: veterans, students, unemployed workers and more. Because of the recession, the bus price has gone up. At the same time, we have actually lowered the price for the bus tickets in order to help people as much as possible. We cannot fund the busses without your help. Please consider giving the largest donation you can now! Donate by clicking the links below or by calling us at 773-463-0311 for more info.

Full Bus Scholarships | Half Scholarships | Another Amount

** Volunteer

Join us. We will be hitting the streets of greater Chicago, making mass phone calls and much more to get the word out about March 20. Call 773-463-0311 or fill out the form by clicking here to volunteer.

** Bus Info/Schedule

1) The Bus Itinerary (All times are approximate)

Click Here for Directions to Bus Pick-up Location

1. Friday, March 19,  5 pm - Bus leaves for Washington D.C.
   Bus Location: Behind the Art Institute of Chicago on S. Columbus Dr. between Jackson & Monroe 
2. 14 hour bus ride to D.C. - Stops for dinner and breakfast
3. Saturday, March 20, 9 am - Arrive in Washington
4. Protest starts at 12 Noon
5. Saturday, March 20, 6 pm - Board bus back to Chicago
6. 14 hour bus ride to Chicago - Stops for dinner and breakfast
7. Sunday, March 21, approx. 8 am - Arrive back in Chicago at the Chicago Art Institute

Very Important Note: By law, the bus drivers must get 8 hours of sleep before the return trip to Chicago. This means that it is highly likely that there will be 2 hours or more from the time the protest is over until the time we will be able to board the bus for the return trip. We will provide you with more info on the bus.

2) Transportation info to bus location

1. Click here for Driving Directions
2. Click here for CTA directions (Chicago Transit)
3. Click here for Metra directions (Regional Trains)

3) Parking Info

Parking garages are available that are located a short walk to the bus pick up location
For more info call 312-616-1544 or go to http://www.millenniumgarages.com

4) What to bring

1. Do not bring anything of value. You may leave items on the bus (you will be riding on the same bus on the way back), but ANSWER Chicago is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
2. Do not bring liquid dairy items on the bus at any time.
3. Do not bring alcohol or illegal substances on the bus.
4. Do bring water, snacks, comfortable shoes, and a hat and sun screen if you need them.
5. Do check the weather to make sure you bring appropriate clothing.
6. Bus riders may bring one small sign with them if they choose. There will also be thousands of signs available at the demonstration.

5) Weather

Here is the link at Weather.com for Weather in DC: http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USDC0001?from=enhsearch

6) Logistics and other info for March 20: Click here for info or go to http://www.March20.org

7) Info for Groups Riding the Bus
Donation required to distribute for sale materials

Bus riders from groups who wish to distribute materials, like newspapers and magazines that have a listed price or can in any way be used to collect funds, are welcome to do so, but must give a donation in order to distribute these materials. The minimum donation for distribution of materials for sale is $20. The donation will go to recover the cost of bus scholarships for students and veterans.