60 days in Illinois Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Illinois holiday builder
Start: Chicago
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Chicago
— 21 nights
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Rockford
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Galena
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Peoria
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Springfield
— 7 nights
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Alton
— 6 nights
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Champaign
— 6 nights
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End: Chicago
Tue, Dec 13 - Fri, Feb 10
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Chicago — 21 nights
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Windy City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chicago: Glenview History Center (in Glenview), Naperville (Naperville Historic District & Naper Settlement) and Evanston (Merrick Rose Garden & Halim Time & Glass Museum). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take in panoramic vistas at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lincoln Park Zoo, and get curious at Field Museum.
To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Chicago online vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Chicago. December in Chicago sees daily highs of 38°F and lows of 26°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rockford.
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To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Chicago online vacation planner.
Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Chicago. December in Chicago sees daily highs of 38°F and lows of 26°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rockford.
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Rockford — 7 nights
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Explore Rockford's surroundings by going to Tom's Farm Market and Greenhouse (in Huntley), Veteran Acres Park (in Crystal Lake) and McHenry County Historical Society (in Union).
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rockford travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Chicago to Rockford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of subway and bus. Traveling from Chicago in January, expect little chillier with lows of 13°F in Rockford. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Galena.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rockford travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Chicago to Rockford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of subway and bus. Traveling from Chicago in January, expect little chillier with lows of 13°F in Rockford. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Galena.
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Galena — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Stockton Heritage Museum (in Stockton), Lena Brewing Company (in Lena) and Fulton (Heritage Canyon, Lock & Dam 13 Recreation Area, &more).
To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Galena online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Rockford to Galena in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Galena can reach 27°F, while at night they dip to 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Peoria.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Galena online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Rockford to Galena in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Galena can reach 27°F, while at night they dip to 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can go by car to Peoria.
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Peoria — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Bloomington (Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, McLean County Museum of History, &more), August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room (in Utica) and Funk Prairie Home Museum (in Shirley).
For photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Peoria trip builder.
You can drive from Galena to Peoria in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Galena in January, with highs in Peoria at 34°F and lows at 17°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Springfield.
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For photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Peoria trip builder.
You can drive from Galena to Peoria in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Galena in January, with highs in Peoria at 34°F and lows at 17°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Springfield.
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Springfield — 7 nights
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Flower City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Springfield: Atlanta (Atlanta Public Library & Memories: Route 66 Museum), Lincoln Heritage Museum (in Lincoln) and Lake Lou Yaeger (in Litchfield). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, admire the striking features of Elijah Iles House, stroll around Union Square Park, and browse for treasures at Wabash Depot Antique Mall.
For maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Springfield online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Peoria to Springfield takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°F in January, and nighttime lows around 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to drive to Alton.
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For maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Springfield online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Peoria to Springfield takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°F in January, and nighttime lows around 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to drive to Alton.
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Alton — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alton: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (in Collinsville), Fairview Heights (St. Clair Antique Mall & Pleasant Ridge Park) and National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (in Belleville).
To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Alton trip itinerary tool.
Drive from Springfield to Alton in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daytime highs in Alton are 39°F, while nighttime lows are 21°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Champaign.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Alton trip itinerary tool.
Drive from Springfield to Alton in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daytime highs in Alton are 39°F, while nighttime lows are 21°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Champaign.
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Champaign — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Champaign: Casey (World's Largest Pitchfork, World's Largest Rocking Chair, &more) and Vermilion County Museum (in Danville).
To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Champaign travel route builder.
Traveling by car from Alton to Champaign takes 3 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Alton in February since evenings lows in Champaign dip to 19°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Champaign travel route builder.
Traveling by car from Alton to Champaign takes 3 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Alton in February since evenings lows in Champaign dip to 19°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.
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Illinois travel guide
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.
