2026 GameHole Con Bus
The CTGA Express is back by popular demand! We’ll be coordinating a charter bus to bring tabletop gaming enthusiasts from Chicago to Madison, Wisconsin in time for GameholeCon 2026!
This is our second time coordinating a charter bus to a large, regional convention—for Gen Con 2026 we brought 23 people down to Indianapolis (and back!), and now we have our sights set on Madison for GameHole Con!
If you are interested in joining us, please review the details below and confirm your spot by submitting the form below!
TL;DR
Fill out this form and join the CTGA Discord! (all comms happen in Discord!)
When the time comes, make your payment to secure your seat!
Join us for pickup on Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:00pm.
...and be sure to get back on the bus on Sunday, October 18th, at 4:30pm to come back to Chicago!
Full Details
What's the cost?
Currently, we're expecting the cost per passenger to be about $125, with some early bird pricing available to those who sign up for the bus as soon as the payment link comes live—if you fill out the interest form, you will be given access to sign up for the bus when the payment site is made available. Early bird discount will be available.
Does submitting this form guarantee a ride over to GameHole Con?
No. After you fill out the form, you will need to pay us to reserve your seat when the payment site is made available. If we do not get enough riders to fund the program, refunds will be processed as soon as reasonably possible if we do not have enough passengers by September 23rd. Refunds will not be processed for passenger cancellations or if you miss the bus.
What's the proposed itinerary?
Please ensure you arrive at our designated pick-up locations on time as a show of respect to your fellow riders who are also paying for this service.
Note: Given that our passenger arrival time is during rush hour, please factor ample time into your travel journey. We suggest departing earlier than you think necessary.
Trip 1: Chicago to Madison, Wisconsin
Wednesday, October 14th, passengers arrive at 6:00pm.
Pickup at: Heritage Park, 610-30 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606
Drop-off at: Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Trip 2: Madison, Wisconsin to Chicago
Sunday, October 18th, passengers arrive at 4:30pm.
Pickup at: Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713.
Drop-off at: Heritage Park, 610-30 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606
*Please note—participants will be contacted via Discord with specific pick-up location details at the address provided on the day of pick-up—you will be asked to provide your Discord handle below and CTGA will add you to a private channel for bus participants.
FAQs
Will we be making any stops before reaching Madison?
Currently, there are no plans to stop.
Who is the operating bus company?
To be determined! We are shopping around for the best deal!
Is the bus ADA accessible?
The current charter bus we are looking at is not ADA Accessible. If you have physical accessibility needs that we may be able to accommodate, please don't hesitate to reach out (contact info below)
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Sean via Discord: @estygi (preferred) or email at sean@chicagotga.org