60 days in Illinois Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Illinois tour planner
Start: Chicago
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Champaign
— 5 nights
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Makanda
— 6 nights
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Alton
— 5 nights
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Springfield
— 7 nights
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Eureka
— 2 nights
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Galena
— 7 nights
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Rockford
— 7 nights
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Chicago
— 20 nights
End: Chicago
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Champaign — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Champaign side-trips: Pontiac (Livingston County Courthouse, Museum of the Gilding Arts, &more), Danville (Kennekuk County Park & Vermilion County War Museum) and Casey (Giant Bird Cage, World's Largest Rocking Chair, &more).
To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Champaign visit planner.
Chicago to Champaign is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In May, daily temperatures in Champaign can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Makanda.
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Chicago to Champaign is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In May, daily temperatures in Champaign can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Makanda.
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Makanda — 6 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Makanda: Vienna (Tunnel Hill State Trail, Mermet Springs Scuba, &more), Mound City National Cemetery (in Mound City) and Cairo (Magnolia Manor & U.S. Custom House).
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Drive from Champaign to Makanda in 3.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Makanda are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Alton.
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Drive from Champaign to Makanda in 3.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Makanda are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Alton.
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Alton — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Alton: Pleasant Ridge Park (in Fairview Heights), O'Fallon Community Park (in O'Fallon) and Eversgerd’s Civil War Fort (in Germantown).
For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Alton trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Makanda to Alton takes 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Alton are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Springfield.
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For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Alton trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Makanda to Alton takes 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Alton are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Springfield.
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Pleasant Ridge Park, Mastermind Vodka, Excel Bottling Company, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Watershed Nature Center
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Springfield — 7 nights
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Flower City
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Springfield: Rooster in a Top Hat (in East Peoria), Peoria (Grand View Drive & Forest Park Nature Center) and Wheels O' Time Museum (in Dunlap). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, identify plant and animal life at Sand Creek Conservation Area, make a trip to Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, and contemplate the long history of Dana-Thomas House.
For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Springfield trip maker website.
You can drive from Alton to Springfield in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, daytime highs in Springfield are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Eureka.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Springfield trip maker website.
You can drive from Alton to Springfield in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, daytime highs in Springfield are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Eureka.
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Eureka — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes The Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center. Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): examine the collection at Ronald Reagan Museum & Peace Garden, take in a show at The Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center, and then get a sense of history and politics at Metamora Courthouse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax in the rural setting at Partridge Point Orchard, stop by Minonk Chocolate Company, and then stroll the grounds of Funks Grove Church & Chapel in the Trees.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Eureka road trip site.
Explore your travel options from Springfield to Eureka with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Galena.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Eureka road trip site.
Explore your travel options from Springfield to Eureka with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Galena.
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Metamora, Funks Grove Church & Chapel in the Trees, The Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center, Minonk Chocolate Company
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Galena — 7 nights
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Explore Galena's surroundings by going to Fulton (Heritage Canyon, Lock & Dam 13 Recreation Area, &more), Thomson Causeway Recreation Area (in Thomson) and Albany Mounds State Historic Site (in Albany).
To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Galena journey maker site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Eureka to Galena. Traveling from Eureka in May, expect nights in Galena to be about the same, around 48°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rockford.
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To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Galena journey maker site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Eureka to Galena. Traveling from Eureka in May, expect nights in Galena to be about the same, around 48°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rockford.
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Rockford — 7 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rockford: Shabbona Lake State Park (in Shabbona), Prairie States Winery (in Genoa) and Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (in DeKalb).
To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Rockford itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Galena to Rockford in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Rockford can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Chicago.
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You can drive from Galena to Rockford in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Rockford can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Chicago.
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Chicago — 20 nights
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Windy City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Mayslake Peabody Estate (in Oak Brook), Cal Sag BikeTrail (in Lemont) and St. Joseph Catholic Church (in Joliet). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Art Institute of Chicago, walk around Millennium Park, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and get in on the family fun at Navy Pier.
For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Chicago road trip planning website.
Drive from Rockford to Chicago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and subway. In June, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Chicago road trip planning website.
Drive from Rockford to Chicago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and subway. In June, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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The Prairie State
The most populous state in the country's Midwest region, Illinois features a diverse landscape that includes both the enormous urban sprawl of Chicago and flat central plains, devoted almost entirely to farmland. With a great selection of things to do, Chicago is the state's centerpiece, featuring world-famous architecture and renowned museums. Farther away from this giant urban center, you can explore historical landmarks dedicated to local heroes Abraham Lincoln and Ernest Hemingway. The state also includes a prehistoric Native American site, one of only 20 World Heritage Sites in the United States, a unique feature well-worth adding to your itinerary.
