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.
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.
Visit the History Museums of Illinois. From the vast collection of the Chicago History Museum to small town historical museums, you’ll discover the stories and heritage of our towns and our people.
History comes alive at Illinois historical reenactments. Meet Abraham Lincoln in the flesh, experience colonial life, or take a canal boat ride with a period costumed storyteller.
Taste your way through the state with our guide to the best and closest places to eat in Illinois. Experience everything from fine dining to shared plates and takeaway fare.
Put your dancing shoes on or unwind at one of the many bars and nightclubs in Illinois. Locate the best cocktails, the perfect beer, local DJs, international artists and more.
Taste the regional characteristics in our locally produced wines. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip.
Fancy a pint? Hunt down major Illinois breweries and distilleries for the best beers, ciders and spirits in the state. Support local production and taste your way through Illinois.
Experience gourmet fare and culinary delights with food tours in Illinois. Find locally produced delicacies ranging from Chicago pizza to chocolate and spirits.
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. Come on an Illinois road trip with us.
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. Come on an Illinois road trip with us.
Cutting through Illinois is a 300-mile stretch of the mythical Route 66. It’s a road trip into the past, with plenty of eccentricity and nostalgia to go around.
The roadside attractions along Route 66 were designed to attract travellers to local towns and businesses. Encounter these quirky relics, from giant a Muffler Man to a towering bottle of catsup.
Illinois is crossed by seven national scenic byways, from the Lincoln Highway to Illinois River Road. Follow these spectacular driving routes for stunning scenery and historic attractions.