I’m leaning now toward flying to Omaha and asking for a bus to event or shared ride. I now get the idea it should be easy. My wife is flying to Chicago and then meeting me at end and we’ll sightsee a bit on the Mississippi River. I would like to get to starting town and chill for a few days.
The train sounds great but it might take a lot out of you. I do remember a cross country trip from SF to NY. We went through Davenport IA!
I appreciate your thoughts and plans. When I used to do aids lifecycle we used to camp in your city park! Take care