Long Distance Fares in the East

[Septa9739]

I was looking to book a trip to the Midwest late in February this year (not President’s day weekend) and the fares from the East to Chicago are astronomical. A round trip on the LSL from NYP to CHI is over $400 for COACH. The Floridian is about $300. The Cardinal is the typical $180. The Cardinal is about where I remember it plus a hike or two, but the other two are more expensive than flying, which was never the case. Does someone maybe @niemi24s have some knowledge of what “good” East to CHI fares are these days? More seats should have caused lower fares, not higher.

 

[caravanman]

During January 2015, most LSL coach fares from NYP to Chicago, or reverse, are $93 single. Suddenly they shoot up to $216 single after the first week in February. Seems a bit odd? Maybe a glitch? That seems to be the price for all dates then going forward...