College Charters was founded in 2008 by two people who saw a need, and provided the solution.
The cost of driving is getting larger every year, greenhouse gas emissions are said to be rising, and there are close to 6,000,000 reported automobile crashes a year according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
So instead of fifty cars driving on the road, we thought we would do our part to help people save money, time, stress, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide safer transportation, all at once.
One final note, according to the Bureau of Transportation, traveling by bus is 46 times safer than driving by car...
Who Can Ride?
Anyone, whether you’re a college student trying to get home, or a family that wants to get out of town for the weekend.
When is College Charters Transportation Services Available?
On select weekends, breaks and Holidays. Refer to the Bus Schedule
How can I buy a ticket?
All tickets are purchased online via PayPal, using credit, check, or debit. We found this to be the safest and most convenient transaction process.
You will be emailed a confirmation number after the purchase. Please bring the confirmation number along with a photo ID to the bus pickup locations. From there a College Charter representative will check you in.
We do ask that you buy the tickets at least a month in advanced.
Refund Policy?
At this time we do not give refunds. Make sure you are going to use the ticket before you buy.*
Ticket Transfers?
Yes, you can give your confirmation number to someone else and they can use that to ride the bus (The confirmation number is sent to the purchasers email). Make sure you send us an email at College Charters a week before departure include the name of purchaser, who you’re transferring the ticket to, and confirmation number. If we do not receive the email, the ticket will not be transferred.
How early should I be at the pickup location?
Be at the pickup location at least twenty minutes early for check in.
Is the bus ride nonstop?
It depends where you’re going. The bus route to Schaumburg will stop in Merrillville to let passengers off. DO NOT get off the bus in Merrillville if you are traveling to the Schaumburg.
Are there restrooms on the buses?
Yes.
Drop Off Locations?
Westfield Mall, Merrillville, IN. – North side.
Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL. – Across the street from Sears Auto Center in Parking Lot G.
Will I get a notice sometime before the trip?
If you sign up on our Mailing List you will receive an email with the exact itinerary 1 week before departure.*
Give suggestions on departure times by emailingCollege Charters.
Are we allowed to drink or smoke on the bus?
Alcohol and Drugs, and smoking are not permitted under any circumstances!
*Make sure to check your junk mail box if you did not recieve the email.
