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1-Day Route 66 Tour from Chicago Tour Code: 955-5824

From USD$88  
Tue, Sat (5/1-10/1)
Chicago, IL
English; Mandarin Chinese
1
Visit Chicago (The Start of Route 66), Pontiac (Route 66 Association Hall of Fame), Joliet (Old Joliet Prison).
  • The Mother Road, Route 66 Hall of Fame, and the Museum of the Gilding Arts
  • Filming location of TV series "Prison Break"
Price In USD (per person)
Price (/person)
    Adult $88
    Child
    (0-12 yrs)
    $88
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We will drive out of Chicago along historic Route 66, which begins at the crossing of Adams Street and Michigan Avenue. We will stop for breakfast at Lou Mitchell's, a famous restaurant along this route. When we reach Joliet, we will visit the Old Joliet Prison Park. In Pontiac, we will learn more about this famous roadway at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame, as well as visiting the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum, and the Museum of the Gilding Arts.
  • Chicago, IL

    Chicago, IL
    Chicago is a city of color and history. The largest city in the American Midwest, it sits on Lake Michigan. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, and many other amazing activities.

    The Start of Route 66

    U.S. Route 66 (US 66, Route 66) was a United States Numbered Highway in Illinois that connected St. Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. The highway had previously been Illinois Route 4 (IL 4) and the road has now been largely replaced with Interstate 55 (I-55).
  • Pontiac, IL

    Pontiac is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,931 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Livingston County.The town is also the setting of the 1984 movie, Grandview, U.S.A.

    Route 66 Association Hall of Fame

    It was originally established by the Illinois Route 66 association at the Dixie Truckers Home on the former US Route 66, relocated in June 2004 to early-1900s fire hall,and is now located in the former Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station, now known as the Pontiac Museum Complex.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child (3-12 yrs) $25; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $25|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

  • Joliet, IL

    Joliet is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, around 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago.

    Old Joliet Prison

    The old Juliet Prison is a place of historical recidivism and a shooting place for famous American dramas such as "Prison Break" and "the blues brother".

    Admission (Optional): Adult $20; Child (Over 10 yrs) $20; limited to persons over 10 years old|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

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Chicago, IL 207 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 8:00am 7:30pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
  • Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
  • The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Price Includes

  • Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat SUV; Minivan; motorcoach)
  • Bilingual (English & Chinese) driver and/or guide.

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child Senior
Joliet, IL
Old Joliet Prison (Optional)
limited to persons over 10 years old
$20 $20 (Over 10 yrs) /
Pontiac, IL
Route 66 Association Hall of Fame (Optional) $25 $25 (3-12 yrs) $25 (Over 65 yrs)
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  • City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. Guests need to purchase admission tickets from tour guides.
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