The road begins in Chicago, then keeps changing.

Illinois Route 66 · A place with more to it than a quick stop.

04 / IL

Why it is worth the stop

Illinois Route 66

The road begins in Chicago, then keeps changing. Follow Illinois towns such as Pontiac and Springfield with time for local museums and diners.

A mini storyboard

Choose what sounds like you and check details before you set out.

Find the Route 66 start marker near Michigan Avenue and Adams Street before leaving the city.

Follow Illinois towns such as Pontiac and Springfield with time for local museums and diners.

Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.

Explore by instinct

Tap a marker, filter the kind of day, or reveal the land beneath the route.

Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.

Road trips

The road begins in Chicago, then keeps changing.

Keep your options open

Try a Chicago-style hot dog, deep dish, or a neighborhood specialty. Local restaurants and neighborhoods have more to offer than one famous dish.

Make it your trip