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Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sports and more.
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Getting Here & Getting Around
Getting Here & Getting Around
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
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Around Illinois by Amtrak
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
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Route 66 starts its long journey to the West Coast in Chicago. Follow the Mother Road to discover a myriad of quirky roadside attractions, or hit one of the scenic highways crisscrossing the state.
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Route 66
Cutting through Illinois is a 300-mile stretch of the mythical Route 66. It’s a road trip into the past, with plenty of kitsch and nostalgia to go around.Hit the Road -
Great River Road
Head west and drive the Great River Road along the Mississippi, with its bluff-top views, river sights, charming B&Bs and sprawling vineyards.Follow the River -
Roadside Attractions
The roadside attractions along Route 66 were designed to attract travelers to local towns and businesses. Encounter these quirky relics, from a giant Muffler Man to a towering bottle of catsup.Find the Kitsch -
Scenic Drives in Illinois
Hop in the car and enjoy the best scenic drives in Illinois, from bluffs along the Mississippi River to winding roads through a national forest and the famous Route 66.Get the Guide
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Enjoy Illinois Magazine
Find unexpected ways to enjoy Illinois in this biannual magazine that explores every corner of the state. Each issue offers a mix of travel stories, stunning photography and timely trip ideas that make the most of each season.
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