Chicago to St. Louis Route

Hey all,

I'm heading out on a long tour (Chicago to LA via Denver) and using some Adventure Cycling trails to get there. Problem is, I don't have a clear route from here south to the TransAmerica route. I figure I might as well pass through Springfield and St. Louis on my way down. Does anyone have any advice or a route they've ridden?

Thanks!

Marple

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on July 11, 2013 at 9:12am

From Downtown Chicago to St.Louis, thru Springfield.

http://www.bikelib.org/maps-and-rides/route-guides/route-66-trail/

Did the part from Springfield to Joliet. Nice quiet backroads, some even signed. Rather boring landscape between towns.

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Permalink Reply by Alex Z on July 11, 2013 at 11:28am

Go to Galina's Pizza at Monroe/5th if you stop in Springfield! :)

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Permalink Reply by Alex Marple on July 11, 2013 at 1:02pm

Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for!

Duppie 13.5185km said:

From Downtown Chicago to St.Louis, thru Springfield.

http://www.bikelib.org/maps-and-rides/route-guides/route-66-trail/

Did the part from Springfield to Joliet. Nice quiet backroads, some even signed. Rather boring landscape between towns.