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Message From Valinda Rowe: Is this your first IGOLD? Don't know your way around Springfield? Really dread trying to find a parking spot in all the traffic? Do you enjoy the company of like-minded souls instead of driving alone? Reserve a seat on an IGOLD bus and avoid all the hassle! Sit back and enjoy the company of other Second Amendment supporters. The charter buses are a wonderful way to attend IGOLD. The bus will take you directly to the Prairie Capital Convention Center, pick you up there for the return trip home and you'll never have to worry about parking spaces, parking meters, or traffic! It's fun, it's easy, and you can reserve your seat right here online! Check back for additional buses! IllinoisCarry.com has made flyers for each bus route and they are listed below! Print and post in your local club, shop, range! |
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Bus Schedule On-line signup is now closed for ISRA buses, or call the ISRA office at 815-635-3198. Every bus listed here is reserved seating only, whether or not the bus scheduling is done through ISRA or some other organization. Avoid disappointment, make a reservation. |
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| Marion 7:00 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Marion Depart from Sam's Club parking lot (off IL Rt 13, 3/4 mile west of I-57, exit 54) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Golden Corral buffet $11.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus captain - Mike Greer IGOLD Flyer for the Marion Bus |
| Mt. Vernon & St. Louis Metro 7:15 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Mt.Vernon - Depart from Super Walmart parking lot (off IL Rt 15, 1/2 mile west of I-57/64, exit 95) Get Map Fairview Heights, IL - Depart from St.Clair Square Mall - Red Bird Express Parking lot, just past the East doors of Dillards and the water tower (South of I-64 exit 12) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Golden Corral buffet $11.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus captain - Jon Westfall IGOLD Flyer for the Mt Vernon & Fairview Hts. Bus |
| Quad Cities Galesburg & Peoria 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
We've added a second bus. Moline - New Bus Location for 2013! Depart WalMart 3930 44th Ave Dr. Moline, (East of I-74 at exit 4) Get Map Galesburg Sandburg Mall, far south end by Bergner's, 1150 W Carl Sandburg Dr Get Map (From I-74 take Hwy 34 West at exit #46, then south on HWY 150, to Carl Sandburg Dr.) Peoria pick up passengers Walmart 3315 N. University Street, Peoria, IL Get Map (From I-74 take exit 90, go north on N. Gayle, east on W. Forest Hills, turn north on N. University St.) Springfield - Lunch - Route 66 Hotel, 625 East Saint Joseph Street, $10, 2 pc. Chicken dinner, includes meal, tax, tip, and drink bus captain collects money. Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus #1 captain - Richard Groharing Bus #2 captain - Frank Whitmore IGOLD Flyer for the Quad Cities Galesburg Peoria Bus |
| Joliet & Chenoa 7:00 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
BUS #1 (Full) Joliet Depart Gander Mtn - Park at farthest edge near Outback 3301 Essington Rd. (Just east of I-55 at exit 257, US 30) Get Map Chenoa Thrifty Mart, 510 Cemetery Rd (US 24), I-55 exit 187 Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Route 66 Hotel, 625 East Saint Joseph Street, $10, 2 pc. Chicken dinner, includes meal, tax, tip, and drink bus captain collects money. Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus Captain - Lee Groharing BUS #2 (FULL) Joliet Depart Gander Mtn - Park at farthest edge near Outback 3301 Essington Rd. (Just east of I-55 at exit 257, US 30) Get Map Chenoa Thrifty Mart, 510 Cemetery Rd (US 24), I-55 exit 187 Get Map Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center. Concession stands will be open. Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus Captain - Tuck Marshall IGOLD Flyer for the Joliet & Chenoa Bus |
| Dundee & Aurora 6:00 am 7:00 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Dundee Depart from GAT Guns, 14N915 IL RT 25, Dundee, (847)-428-4867 Get Map Aurora Depart Fox Valley Mall near Steak and Shake south end of mall (From I-88 take exit 123, south on Hwy 59, and west on E. New York St.) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Chesapeake Buffet 3045 East Clear Lake Avenue - $8.50, includes meal, tax, tip, drink, bus captain collects money. Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus captain - Don Bekeleski IGOLD Flyer for the Dundee & Aurora Bus |
| Effingham Vandalia & Litchfield 7:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $5 minimum donation On-line signup is closed |
BUS #1 (Full) Effingham – Depart K-Mart parking lot – 1006 N. Keller at I-70 exit 160 Please park at edge of lot away from the building Get Map Vandalia - Depart County Market parking lot, 827 Veterans Ave. 62471 just southwest of I-70 exit 63 Please park at N/W corner between Subway and County Market Employee parking area. Get Map Litchfield – Depart Tractor Supply (TSC), 20 Litchfield Plaza, Litchfield, IL Just east of I-55 exit 52 Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Golden Corral buffet $11.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!!) Bus captain - Harley Craig BUS #2 (New!) Effingham – Depart K-Mart parking lot – 1006 N. Keller at I-70 exit 160 Please park at edge of lot away from the building Get Map Vandalia - Depart County Market parking lot, 827 Veterans Ave. 62471 just southwest of I-70 exit 63 Please park at N/W corner between Subway and County Market Employee parking area. Get Map Litchfield – Depart Tractor Supply (TSC), 20 Litchfield Plaza, Litchfield, IL Just east of I-55 exit 52 Get Map Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center. Concession stands will be open. Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!!) Bus captain - Tim Bowyer Buses provided by PK Firearms of Shelbyville, IL
Donations accepted - Donations will go to the
ISRA Legislative Fund |
| DuPage Co. Lombard 7:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Lombard – Landings on Lombard shopping center, IL 53 and North Ave. park near the Brauer House Restaurant (near North Ave). Get Map Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center. Concession stands will be open. Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus Captain - Keith Gerue Bus co-sponsored by Article II Gun World Range IGOLD Flyer for the Lombard Bus |
| Champaign/ Urbana & Decatur 8:30 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm FREE per rider |
Urbana - Depart Blain's Farm and Fleet parking lot 2701 N Cunningham Ave (North of I-74 at exit 184) Get Map Decatur - Stop at Sam's Club lot to pick up passengers Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Golden Corral buffet $11.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus provided by Guns Save Life No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted. Contact John Naese, Guns Save Life , Send email to John Naese or call 217-840-0246 Bus captain - John Naese, Larry Shurbet IGOLD Flyer for the Champaign/Urbana, Decatur & Danville Buses |
| Danville 7:45 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm FREE per rider |
Danville - Depart from Gutterridge Harley Davidson, 1606 Georgetown Rd. (old Aldi's lot) (South of I-74 at exit 215a) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Golden Corral buffet $11.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus provided by Guns Save Life No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted. Contact John Naese, Guns Save Life , Send email to John Naese or call 217-840-0246 Bus captain - Jim Brown, John Boch IGOLD Flyer for the Champaign/Urbana, Decatur & Danville Buses |
| Pontiac 8:30 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm FREE per rider |
Pontiac - pick up point K-Mart parking lot, Vermilion Plaza. Get Map Springfield - Lunch - TBA Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus provided by Guns Save Life No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted. Contact JohnGahm, Guns Save Life , Send email to John Gahm or call 815-848-1252 Bus captain - John Gahm IGOLD Flyer for the Pontiac Bus |
| Lake Villa 6:00 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $36 per rider |
Lake Villa - depart Lunch - TBD Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Call Rick Sherrell at (847) 603-1548 Bus captain - TBD |
| Chester Red Bud & Waterloo 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider |
Chester – Depart Rozier's Country Market parking lot near IL 3 Great River Rd – Get Map Red Bud - Depart City Park parking lot on IL 3 – Get Map Waterloo – Depart WalMart on IL 3 – Get Map Springfield - Lunch - TBD Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Send email to Rick Hall or call 618-317-1176 Bus captain - TBD IGOLD Flyer for the Chester Red Bud & Waterloo Bus |
| Rockford Mendota Bloomington/ Normal 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Buses #1 & #2 Rockford - Depart CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave, park out by Petland Near Bell School Rd. Get Map Mendota - Buster's Truck Plaza, I-39, exit 72 Get Map Normal - Crossroads Center - 464 Wylie Dr. This is north of the Wehrenberg Galaxy Theatre, and there is parking. Get Map Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center. Concession stands will be open. Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus Captain - Chuck Bridgeland IGOLD Flyer for the Rockford Mendota Normal Bus |
| Mackinaw 9:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:30 pm $25 per rider |
Mackinaw – Depart "The Hide-A-Way" on Rt 9 Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Return to Woodstock For reservations: contact Chuck Pittman 309-253-9089 or Don Meyer 309-241-5482 Bus Captain - Chuck Pittman |
| McHenry Co. Woodstock 6:00 am 9:45 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:30 pm $30 per rider via paypal @MCSA56.org, no seats held without payment |
Woodstock – Depart Woodstock VFW Hall 240 N Throop St – Get Map Springfield - Breakfast - Cracker Barrel (not included in fare) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Return to Woodstock Contact Dave Richards with questions 815-236-2039 or send email. Bus captain - TBD Included and provided on the bus: Morning Departure: Doughnuts, Coffee, Water Afternoon Departure: Beer, Wine, soda, water, and snacks Pizza will be served on the ride home, a $5 fee will be collected on the bus if you want to enjoy the pizza. Sponsored By McHenry County Sportsmen's Association |
| Chicago - N. (Rosemont) 7:00 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Chicago - Depart Rosemont rapid transit station, 5801 N River Road., Public, self-serve parking, $6 for 18 hours Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Route 66 Hotel, 625 East Saint Joseph Street, $10, 2 pc. Chicken dinner, includes meal, tax, tip, and drink bus captain collects money. Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus captain - Marty Wezeman IGOLD Flyer for the Rosemont Bus |
| Chicago - S. (Evergreen Park) & Matteson 7:00 am 7:30 am 10:40 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Evergreen Park - Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. park at edge of lot near the bank Get Map Matteson - American Legion, 3539 214th St, Matteson Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Route 66 Hotel, 625 East Saint Joseph Street, $10, 2 pc. Chicken dinner, includes meal, tax, tip, and drink bus captain collects money. Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus captain - Rhonda Ezell IGOLD Flyer for the Evergreen Park & Matteson Bus |
| Chicago - West Suburbs (Hodgkins) 7:00 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Hodgkins - Walmart, 9450 Joliet Rd Please park at the far end of the lot nearest Joliet Rd Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Chesapeake Buffet 3045 East Clear Lake Avenue - $8.50, includes meal, tax, tip, drink, bus captain collects money. Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus Captain - Luiz Perez Bus Sponsored by Midwest Sporting Goods IGOLD Flyer for the Hodgkins Bus |
| Zion Grayslake Mundelein & Palatine 5:30 am 6:00 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 10:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm $25 per rider On-line signup is closed |
Zion - 28th and Elim Ave, parking lot behind Best Western Plus Get Map Grayslake - Pickup at Country Faire Plaza, Belvidere Rd (IL 120) & US 45. Get Map Mundelein - Pick-up at Jewel Osco parking lot, Townline Rd (IL 60) & US 45 Get Map Palatine - Pick-up at WalMart parking lot, 1555 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL park in area nearest Dundee Rd. Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Stratton Cafeteria, Capitol Complex, Springfield, IL (pay as you go) Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center Rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!! Bus captain - Craig Bricco Bus Sponsored by 1st Class Firearms IGOLD Flyer for the Zion, Grayslake, Mundelein and Palatine Bus |
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