Mortimer Brewster wrote:
Assuming that you are going around the south end of Lake Michigan, the only part of the route that is problematic is how to navigate the Chicago area. Do you have either an IPass or E-ZPass for tolls? The best route will vary depending on the day of the week and time of day. Do not go through Chicago! Traffic is usually bad and even when good can go downhill quickly. Expect a lot of trucks on I-80.
Best routes through Illinois are either I-80 to I-294 to I-290 to I-90; or I-80 to I-355 to I-290 to I-90.
To avoid most, but not all tolls, you could take I-80 to I-39. This route is significantly longer.
I’d advise using Google Maps with the traffic feature turned on to find the best route.
In southern Minnesota fuel stations are a little scarce unless you get off the interstate.
Have a good trip!
We should hit Chicago about 11 am on Saturday, provided we're on schedule.
We're looking for the fastest and easiest routes. Toll roads are not our favorite but it will be worth spending $50 if it saves us a couple of hours driving.
