AWP by plane, train or automobile

I will most likely NOT go to Berkeley in February to see Salamun, instead I have my eye on AWP Chicago. Not only will I still be able to see Salamun, but I will even be able to see two readings by him as opposed to one in Berkeley. Not to mention the scores of other writers that will be present I would LOVE to see. Plus it will actually be more affordable considering how much closer Chicago is to where I live.