Ravinia Festival Transportation
Book a bus, car, or van for your Ravinia Festival transportation needs.
About the Ravinia Festival
The Ravinia Festival has recently announced its lineup and people are already making plans for the event. It is important to book your bus ahead to secure your transportation needs!
The festival will bring in a variety of artists, films, and more. Highland Park is an excellent host for Ravinias’s more than 100 concert lineup. Tickets will be going on sale on May 1st!
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is again part of this amazing lineup. They’re so popular that they have a 6-week residency here beginning in July.
When is the Ravinia Festival?
The Festival season runs from June 6th to September 10th. Learn more about the festival here.
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Why choose United Bus for the Ravinia Festival?
United Bus has been serving Highland park for more than 10 years. Not only do we know the area, but we enjoy visiting and serving its guests. Ravinia is a Chicago area tradition and we know how to make this a worry-free event. Don’t worry about parking, car-pooling, traffic, or being late. We’ll do all the planning so you don’t have to.
Other ways to get to the Ravinia Festival
If you don’t need a coach bus for your group, there are other methods for getting to the festival! Options include public transportation or ride-share apps.
Public Transportation
Options for public transportation are
Metra Train – Taking the Metra train to the Ravinia festival can be a great option. Make sure to practice safe traveling while using public transportation. The closest stop to the festival at the time of writing this article is the UP-N stop. Be sure to contact Metra for more information as information can change over time, it is important to properly plan ahead.
Pace Bus – The Pace Bus is another great alternative for your transportation needs. As mentioned above, be sure to practice safe traveling while using public transportation. The closest stops to the festival at the time of writing this article is the 471 and 213. You can also visit here to learn about route 475 Ravinia direct. Be sure to contact Pace for more information as information can change over time, it is important to properly plan ahead.
Cars
Other options include taking your personal car or using ride-share.
Personal Vehicle – There is parking provided by the Ravinia Festival. We recommend visiting their website here to learn more about their options. Reminder: Traffic will be very busy on concert nights, plan ahead!
Uber/Lyft/Other – Ride-share apps can be a good choice. Be aware of any price surges that can occur due to heavy needs and compare your pricing options before using either app.
Rent a Sprinter Van, Coach Bus, Mini Bus, SUVs and more for the Ravinia Festival
United Bus can manage groups of any size. Whether its for a small party or a large corporate meet, we’ve handled it all. The choice to rent a bus, van, or SUV largely depends on your needs and requirements. You can feel free to contact someone at United Bus to learn more about our vehicle choices.
United Bus has proudly served the Des Plaines area and we would love to serve you. Our family-owned business has focused on quality of service and we know what it takes to make our customers happy.
How much does it cost to rent a bus for the festival?
These are average rates and the actual quoted price may vary depending on a variety of variables. We hope that this table can help you predict and budget accordingly. This is based on a 50-mile radius of Chicago and additional costs may be added depending on location.
Daily rates are for up to 10 hours per day max. Longer options may be available, please contact our team for information.
| Bus Type | By mile | By hour | Daily Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus | $3.00 – $6.00 | $100.00 – $170.00 | $900.00 – $1600.00 |
| Coach Bus | $3.50 – $6.00 | $100.00 – $190.00 | $1000.00 – $1900.00 |
| Sprinter Van | $3.00 – $4.00 | $95.00 – $150.00 | $950.00 – $1500.00 |
Do you have other choices that are not buses?
Yes, we do! Our partners at Crystal Limousine can provide black car service to any location in the Chicagoland area. By contacting us, we can be sure that you’ll have all your transportation needs covered.
25 people with ADA lift
14 people and their luggage
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