Rockford to Chicago

Hello All,

Long time lurker.

Anyone taking a ride from Rockford back to Chicago? Been doing some research and it seems the Illinois Prairie Path is the way to go.

100 miles can be done in a day, but probably want to take my time. I know not any exciting stops along the way , but where it's a good half way spot to stop. Maybe camp.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

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Permalink Reply by dan b on August 31, 2010 at 5:55am

I rode the northern section of the Grand Illinois trail a couple months ago, passing through Rockford then to Harvard where I caught the metra. You can check the Grand Illinois trail guide for camping options but I don't remember many. Skipping the IPP and riding to the metra in Harvard is a relatively easy ride (flat, some paths) and you'd be able to make it to Chicago without having to stop overnight.