Well, alrighty then. After consultation with Google maps, I discover that Naperville illinois is 7 hrs, 14 mins drive from here (Minneapolis, MN), and Kansas City is 7 hrs, 10 mins (a straight shot down I 35). And KC has the distinct advantage of not being in Illinois. No offense intended to any Illini-Illinwah?-Illinians?- Folks who live around there, but I'd rather avoid the whole state if possible.
So I guess it's KC for me after all! Who else from around here is going to be there?
*runs off to order ticket*
LML