Good point. "Too much trouble" can be a big factor cutting into attendance. Just look at weekday night games at HS, which Northern has had for 15-20 years now. Also, tons of other stuff to be doing in Chicago on a Saturday where less hassle. Marketing will have to more than just a "Huskie Chi-Town Showdown" bumper sticker nametag.

Imo, interstate access from the west isn't much better. Tried to map an "easy" route from the Fox Valley. There really isn't one (spoiled by I-88 right outside DeKalb.) The same people who find it inconvenient to attend weekday night games in DeKalb won't show up at SeatGeek. The draw will be good, bad or ugly, with a chunk of local die-hards left behind. Just have to wait to see.