60 days in Illinois, Austin & Washington DC Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rockford: Hennepin Canal State Park (in Sheffield), The Eagle's Nest Art Colony Collection (in Oregon) and Barnacopia (in Polo).

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Rockford driving holiday planning app.

Madurai, India to Rockford is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -11.5 hour difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Madurai in November, with highs in Rockford at 10°C and lows at -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Galena.

Get out of town with these interesting Galena side-trips: Fulton (Windmill Cultural Center & Lock & Dam 13 Recreation Area), Hero Street Memorial Monument (in Silvis) and Stockton Heritage Museum (in Stockton).

For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Galena trip planner.

Traveling by car from Rockford to Galena takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In November in Galena, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Chicago.

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, contemplate the long history of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, don't miss a visit to Millennium Park, and engage your brain at Museum of Science and Industry.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chicago journey builder website.

Traveling by flight from Galena to Chicago takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Galena in November, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Chicago, with lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can go by car to Champaign.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): hike along Busey Woods, then enjoy breathtaking views from South Quad Bell Tower, then take an in-depth tour of Champaign County History Museum, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Triptych Brewing. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a taste of the local shopping with Larry Kanfer Photography, take in the exciting artwork at The Vault Art Gallery, and then look for gifts at Beachy's Bulk Foods.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Champaign online tour planner.

Getting from Chicago to Champaign by car takes about 2.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Alton.

On the 2nd (Fri), relax in the rural setting at Eckert's Grafton Farm, cruise along Great Rivers Scenic Route, and then get engrossed in the history at Beall Mansion Tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, then stop by Kruta Bakery, and then sample the fine beverages at Mastermind Vodka.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Alton online trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Champaign to Alton. In December, daytime highs in Alton are 6°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Springfield.

Change things up with these side-trips from Springfield: Normal (Children's Discovery Museum & University Galleries of Illinois State University), Atlanta (Atlanta Public Library & Memories: Route 66 Museum) and Funks Grove Church & Chapel in the Trees (in McLean). There's much more to do: get advice or help at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Elijah Iles House, steep yourself in history at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and appreciate the history behind Illinois Korean War Memorial.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Springfield road trip planner.

Drive from Alton to Springfield in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December in Springfield, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Austin.

Venture out of the city with trips to Dick's Classic Garage (in San Marcos), San Antonio (San Antonio Museum of Art, Mission San Juan, &more) and New Braunfels (Barn Pottery & Gruene Historic District). There's much more to do: sample the fine beverages at Garrison Brothers Distillery, trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Uncommon Objects, and steep yourself in history at The Driskill.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Austin trip builder tool.

You can fly from Springfield to Austin in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Springfield in December, plan for warmer days in Austin, with highs around 20°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to fly to Washington DC.

Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Baltimore (National Katyn Memorial, The Walters Art Museum, &more), Little Library (in Vienna) and Gettysburg (Gettysburg National Military Park, Devils Den, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, get a sense of history and politics at White House, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, and get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Washington DC trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Austin to Washington DC takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Washington DC is 1 hour. Traveling from Austin in December, expect Washington DC to be a bit cooler, temps between 12°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.