recommendations for route from Arkansas to Chicago

Corp of Engineer park in Carlisle IL/Carlisle Lake, then can take 51/39 up to I-8o or however you wish to go into Chicago. 51/39 is a much easier drive that I-57. We usually go to the Dam West campground where they do have some full-hookups. You can reserve with no fee at recreation.gov. We take the road in Carlisle(127) north to 70 and east to 51/39.