I'm going to Chicago first from London because I'm staying there for 3 months after Fest and have to dump a lot of stuff. I left booked way too late, and now Gainesville flights are SUPER expensive. Where is best to go to from Chicago? I'm a travelling across America novice, but Jacksonville seems to be the better option.

Is anyone else travelling down from Chicago? Any chance I can come with? Or a car space in either Orlando or Jacksonville would be ace! I'm trying to figure my options before I book!

Thanks! (:

Not sure if you've seen my PM to you yet but I can pick you up in Jacksonville under the condition you arrive early on Thursday or Wednesday night because I'm going to Tampa for the prefest show. It's 3.5 hours from Jacksonville to Tampa, please keep that in mind when booking the flight. You are welcome to come with or I can drop you off in Gainesville.

Also, you can check out my couchsurfing profile to make sure I'm legit:
http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/benedictive/