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Illinois I-55 or I-57

RicB
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Which is a better road from St. Louis to Chicago area...I-55 or I-57?
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lane_hog
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If you're ultimately planning to cut across US-24 and up to Kalamazoo... I change my answer.

Take I-70 to US-231 and stay as far away from Chicago as you can.
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RicB
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dturm wrote:
I notice you're from Kalamazoo. If you are heading to Michigan, take I57. There is little difference between I57/I55 and I80 from I55 to I57 is TERRIBLE.


Yes, Kzoo bound.I will likely head east on 24 from I-55 or I-57. Then north on 421 or 31. May possibly spend a few days in Shipshawanna depending on weather. It will be late October.
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dturm
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I notice you're from Kalamazoo. If you are heading to Michigan, take I57. There is little difference between I57/I55 and I80 from I55 to I57 is TERRIBLE.
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lane_hog
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I-55. Hands down...

Depending on where you're coming from, I-255 is what I've found is the the easiest/flattest way around traffic and downtown if coming on either I-55 or I-44.

I'm not nearly as wild about I-270 because of construction over the last couple years.
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rk911
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RicB wrote:
Which is a better road from St. Louis to Chicago area...I-55 or I-57?


Chicago are is a big place. Where in Chicago area?
Rich
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I-55. I've traveled both extensively. Live just a few miles from I-55.
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