15 Activities
Close Up On The 'Land of Lincoln'
Starts from
Chicago
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
15
Duration
2 days
Length
509 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Chicago
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
509 mi
Chasity Cooper
Traveller
- Explore the halls of the Capitol where laws are made.
- Take in the beauty of U of I's campus.
- Grab a nightcap with a view of The Bean.
A journey through central Illinois that is both scenic and historic, this two-day route is a great opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. Known as a right of passage for students studying Illinois state history in the eighth grade and seniors applying for college, this trip will give a glimpse into what makes the Land of Lincoln so special.
Driving south on Interstate 55 is not only serene, but it’s also a reminder of how Illinois earned its nickname of “The Prairie State.” Good walking shoes are a must for this trip — you’ll be doing a bit of time traveling and won’t want to miss a beat!
Driving south on Interstate 55 is not only serene, but it’s also a reminder of how Illinois earned its nickname of “The Prairie State.” Good walking shoes are a must for this trip — you’ll be doing a bit of time traveling and won’t want to miss a beat!
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A journey through central Illinois that is both scenic and historic, this two-day route is a great opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. Known as a right of passage for students studying Illinois state history in the eighth grade and seniors applying for college, this trip will give a glimpse into what makes the Land of Lincoln so special.
Driving south on Interstate 55 is not only serene, but it’s also a reminder of how Illinois earned its nickname of “The Prairie State.” Good walking shoes are a must for this trip — you’ll be doing a bit of time traveling and won’t want to miss a beat!
Driving south on Interstate 55 is not only serene, but it’s also a reminder of how Illinois earned its nickname of “The Prairie State.” Good walking shoes are a must for this trip — you’ll be doing a bit of time traveling and won’t want to miss a beat!
Chasity Cooper
Traveller
- Explore the halls of the Capitol where laws are made.
- Take in the beauty of U of I's campus.
- Grab a nightcap with a view of The Bean.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
257 mi0.7 mi
The Center Of All Things Illinois
Springfield may seem like a place where lawmakers in suits make big decisions, but it's actually a city full of history that has help to share our entire country. This two-day route not only is a quick get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but it provides some important background on the 16th President of the United States and his overall impact on history.
20:30
7 Activities
Day 2
252 mi
The Heart Of The Prairie Land
Today, you'll explore the beloved college town home to the Fighting Illini, and take in a few sites and sounds that make Champaign-Urbana a charming midwestern town.
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