The journey to South Bend
In “100 Sporting Events You Must See Live” I wrote extensively about the magic of watching a Notre Dame football game at Notre Dame Stadium, but with a little knowledge and some spare time the trip from Chicago to South Bend, Indiana can be almost as memorable as the game. Having made the trip myself several times I wrote a guest-blog spot for the Trainstar blog.
Here’s an except of my post:
The option to travel from Chicago’s Union Station to South Bend, IN for a Notre Dame Football game is enticing for more than one reason. Union Station’s roaring Twenties-style grandeur has made it a star in countless films & television shows, but its efficiency is to blame for making it a critical contributor to Chicago’s transportation landscape since World War II.
After 10 years and $75 million worth of work, Union Station opened its doors in 1925. The 20,000-foot classic Beaux Arts style Great Hall is considered one of the greatest indoor spaces in the US and features 100-foot walls, a vaulted skylight, and connecting lobbies, staircases & balconies.
What’s your favorite sports road trip memory? Let me know in the comment section.
