Definitely going, in the pre-pre-pre planning stage, but here goes:
MIDWEST PEOPLE (Specifically Indiana and Michigan)
I was looking at renting a car from Indiana University (my current place of residence) and a 9/30 to 10/07 Rental with my discount, is only $180, or $115 if from 10/01 to 10/07. I was thinking of driving back home to Michigan for a day or so, and then drive to New York. It's an average of 7-9 hours, depending on how fast I drive. I can take 3 to 4 people, and I'm considering of only charging about $20-$40 flat, plus one full of tank gas split between all of us (I'm thinking an extra $15). 7-9 hours, that's like a bunch of IDOL albums you can jam and if you guys need food, I can take care of that.
HOTEL
I'll still need help on this, but I do not mind at all reserving it under my name and having people come stay. Depending on how many people are staying, I will charge a small fee per night, thinking around the $20 to $40 area. I am very flexible with price, if you need something a bit more leeway. However, I am still needing help on places to stay so I can make this happen.
If, at the very least, one of these methods (traveling or hotel) sounds good, contact me and we'll make plans to make sure this is great for you. Also, if you're not from the midwest, but perhaps in the way of Indiana --> Michigan --> New York, I may be able to pick you up.