ROUTE 66 ROAD TRIP: Starting in Chicago, must see stops and things to do in Illinois along Route 66!

We are on a bucket list journey to the west coast via Route 66! Today we started our travels in Chicago, Illinois at the "Begin" Route 66 sign. From there we travelled along Route 66 through Illinois. We stopped at the Launching Pad / Gemini Giant, the Two Celled Jail, Route 66 Underpasses, Bob Waldmire's 1972 VW Microbus at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum, Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup, Land of Lincoln, Lincoln's Tomb and drove past Henry's Rabbit Ranch and the World's Largest Catsup bottle!

Our plan is to travel the entire length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles and stopping at the must see places along the way!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Starting Route 66
01:58 - The Launching Pad & Gemini Giant
03:58 - Gardner's Two Cell Jail
05:30 - Underpass & Standard Oil Filling Station - Dwight, Illinois
08:05 - Route 66 Memory Lane - Lexington, Illinois
08:22 - End of Route 66 Day 1
09:28 - Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center - Bloomington, Illinois
11:23 - Route 66 Museum & Pontiac, Illinois
16:31 - Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Farm
19:29 - Muffler Man in Atlanta, Illinois
20:20 - The Lincoln Tomb & Lincoln Home National Historic Site - Springfield, Illinois
22:16 - Ending Route 66 Day 2

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[ypenni]

I've just watched the Billy Connolly Route 66 TV series, and now going through your videos. All very helpful and insightful. My partner and I are planning the trip for Summer 2026, which I believe is the year of the highway's centenary.

[joyentwistle-vr]

Hello from wet and rainy Belfast Northern Ireland. I’m hoping to do the route 66 later in November and I’ve just found your blog… looking forward to watching your trip and following in your footsteps ❤

[meyou]

Thank you for this playlist. Great music selection. I enjoy singing along. Maybe watched the 66 series 20+ times. Lol.

[lisasmith]

The mufflerman were made by my father Bill Swan along with many other iconic fiberglass statues which can be seen in a short Amazon ebook for only 14.99 called "The man behind the mufflerman ".

[glennh]

I'm leaving to drive 66 at the end of the month. Thank you for your videos.

[adrianrowan]

Aidy from Kilmarnock Scotland me and my friend doing it October next year

[kimwade]

Glad to see you out on your travels! Oh, I upgraded from my Renault kangoo to a Nissan NV200… loving the extra space, but not loving the fuel prices here in the U.K. 🫣

[MICHELLE-guqc]

My son and I have recently found your channel. We are route 66 enthusiasts and hopefully one day get travel it. We are Australians. We love your channel as you are travelling from Chicago we are seeing alot of different locations to other Vlogs. Your videos are very well presented and edited. Very informative and captivating.

[dray]

I know this was filmed a year ago, but I was able to find a passport, on 6/12/23, at the Route 66 State Park, in Eureka, Missouri. They had last year's version, and the 23 -24 version. However, they were not free, at a little over $12.00. They have a nice display and giftshop.

[FordmanAKAKennethOaks]

Beautiful view & scenery of Route 66 love the history of it 🙂👍❤️

[peggyconway]

We plan to travel Rt. 66 starting April. Safe travels! Thank you❤

[RouteBothLanes]

One of the easiest keepsakes to get, that have been around forever, are postcards. The photos on them are amazing and they don't fade too much over time if stored properly. They don't take up a ton of space either. Looks like yall had a great trip.

[markakira]

This was really well done. Thank you for your time and effort doing this. Peace.

[rhondacook]

Great video kids!( I can say that cuz I'm almost 70) Keep up the good work. I'm going follow you all the way thru. I may not comment. But I will be here. Stay safe. Think ahead.

[kenshearer]

Fellow Western New Yorker gearing up for my first Route 66 trip. Thanks for the great information you provided us!!!

[stevesidare]

Nice video. Nice music. Nice sights shared. Enjoy your trip (with an "i")!

[jazziered]

This didn't show up on my feed, better late than never! Excited to watch your Route 66 trip! Maple sugar candy is my favorite. Absolutely!

[jacqueanderson]

When I moved to California by my parents, we rode most of the way from Detroit to Los Angeles on route 66. We dud half of interstate 44/40, 15 to 10. By the time I started driving cross country route 66 had been decommissioned. I moved to California in 1967.

[hammockstocoasters]

Loved this so much we are now subbed. Excellent presentation.

[t]

We just found your channel and are so grateful! We are leaving for our Route 66 adventure right after Labor Day… your experience about not being able to purchase a Rt 66 Passport, prompted me to order one online! Thank you for this valuable tidbit! We are looking forward to watching your entire trek!