Dossier
Flix
Coverage of Flix in the Nexus archive.
André Schwämmleinperson1Daniel Kraussperson1Jochen Engertperson1Greyhound Linesorganization1EQTorganization1Kühne Holdingorganization1U.S. Department of Transportationorganization1Chicagoplace1Greyhoundorganization1Brandon Johnsonperson1Bill Conwayperson1Alden Global Capitalorganization1DePaul University’s Chaddick Instituteorganization1Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing districttopic1
- The German founders bringing a Silicon Valley ethos to America’s Greyhound buses
Flix, founded by André Schwämmlein, Daniel Krauss, and Jochen Engert, acquired Greyhound Lines in 2011 and is redefining bus travel with a Silicon Valley-inspired approach, offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and affordable pricing. The company uses data-driven strategies to expand its network, serving 8,700 destinations across 45 countries, and leverages fuel cost advantages amid rising airline prices.
- Chicago Plans $19.2 Million Purchase Of Greyhound Station To Save Bus Service
Chicago plans to purchase the Greyhound bus station at 630 W. Harrison St. for $19.2 million to preserve intercity bus service. The city aims to prevent the terminal's closure, which could displace travelers and remove Chicago as one of the few large cities without an intercity bus terminal.