Chicago to Indianapolis

3 friends and I are riding down for the Indy 500 in a few weeks time. we have a route in mind but don't really have any specific knowledge of the roads. anyone have any info on Rt. 41 and/or Rt. 52 between Chicago and Lafayette, IN? thanks in advance!

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Permalink Reply by joe on May 4, 2009 at 7:52am

thats the only route ive heard of anyone taking. one of these days ill make that trip. its almost 200 miles. im not sure of the road cond. either.

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Permalink Reply by Jamie on May 4, 2009 at 8:20am

seems like there are plenty of parallel county routes if we encounter any snags. I think we'll be alright, but you never know with construction or whatever. hopefully the weather cooperates too.

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Permalink Reply by jonathan on May 5, 2009 at 2:06am

are you planing to proselytize some car drivers at the race?

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Permalink Reply by Jamie on May 5, 2009 at 3:04am

jonathan said:

are you planing to proselytize some car drivers at the race?

that's not my bag... plus I dig cars.

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Permalink Reply by Tina Selvia on May 8, 2009 at 12:33pm

Remember when you had about a hundred friends to go to the races with???

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Permalink Reply by Chuck a Muck on May 10, 2009 at 3:17am

I have driven on Rt. 52 and have found it to be as smooth as butter...
When in Naptown check out Phylis's musical Inn!!!

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Permalink Reply by Lindsay E. Stout on May 11, 2009 at 6:52am

I have a friend who ran from Chicago to Indianapolis last year (crazy I know)....but here's the route he used, it keeps off any major roads.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1168935159842...

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Permalink Reply by James G on May 11, 2009 at 10:54am

I'm actually planning on making this ride myself. From Rogers Park to Indianapolis. I'm new to this long of a ride though. Can one of you tell me about this rt 41?
Thanks