Chicago Roundtrip - incl Lake Shore Drive

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8 dayssuggested duration
1,033 milestotal distance
Chicago (ORD area) → Chicago (ORD area)one-way route
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Chicago Roundtrip - incl Lake Shore Drive 8-day route · Chicago (ORD area) → Chicago (ORD area)
8 days 4 states Chicago (ORD area) → Chicago (ORD area)
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  • Averages about 129 miles a day
  • Longest single day around 209 miles
  • 1,033 miles total distance
  • Crosses Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin
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What you'll see

What's along this route

This 8-day drive links 11 stops across 11 kinds of experience along the way.

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin
  • 1 Amusement Park
  • 1 Animals Show / Wildlife watch
  • 1 Aquarium
  • 1 Botanical garden
  • 1 Canoe / Kayak / Rafting
  • 1 cave
  • 1 Family Activity
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Point Of Interest
  • 1 Tourist Attraction
  • 1 Zoo

Route overview

 This Motorhome trip rote from Chicago has many views to watch like RV/MH of fame and museum: the RV & manufactured housing industry. And Wellfield Botanic Gardens, you can also go to Riverside Rentals for Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting! Let’s move to watch Wolf Park: A research facility sheltering gray wolves, coyotes, foxes & bison, with guided walking tours. And a Family fun center with an 18-acre corn maze, hayrides, seasonal pumpkins & a rustic country store at Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. the next site is Caterpillar Visitors Center: Caterpillar diggers & tractors, plus trucks from vintage to modern & interactive exhibits. Let’s go to watch Wildlife Prairie Park, now we will explore the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium with our family! Caves are also here to watch at Cave of the Mounds. your next point is Six Flags Great America for Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters. Your last point of Interest is Meditation Point.

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How much does it cost to rent an RV for this trip?

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How many days do I need for the Chicago (ORD area)–Chicago (ORD area) route?

We suggest about 8 days to cover 1,033 miles at a comfortable pace. That works out to roughly 129 miles a day, with the longest single day around 209 miles.

Where does this road trip go?

The route runs one-way from Chicago (ORD area) to Chicago (ORD area), passing through Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin.

What type of RV is best for this route?

Any RV class can drive this route. Compact campervans are easier to handle on mountain and canyon roads and to park in towns, while larger motorhomes give families more living and sleeping space. Compare classes in the search to find the right fit.

Can I rent one-way or start from a different city?

Yes — this is a one-way trip, picking up in Chicago (ORD area) and dropping off in Chicago (ORD area). One-way fees vary by supplier, and several nearby cities also work as starting points (see the route overview above).