Great Falls to Boston and miss Chicago?

I think folks make too much of the problems associated with 80 near Chicago. That road has been much improved over the last few years, and even though I've been through there many times, I can't remember the last time I had a major problem. Just plan to go midday and you most likely won't even need to slow down. Don't go Friday or Sunday afternoon when Chicago comes and goes from Michigan. Not worth rerouting for many miles.