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The Midwestern Tour via Chicago (Part I)

Estimated Travel Period: 14 Days, about 19 hours 30 mins
Estimated Travel Distance: 1,103 miles

Chicago to Naperville
Naperville to Springfield
Springfield to Springfield
Springfield to Indianapolis
Indianapolis to Indianapolis
Indianapolis to Columbus
Columbus to Columbus

Best Time To Travel

Look forward to great camping weather in Summer (June to August) and Autumn (September to November). Just remember that evenings can still be rather cool, so pack some warm clothes. Get tips on A Guide To Packing For Your US Self Drive Holiday.

MyDriveHoliday makes planning for your self-drive adventure all too easy. We have already highlighted great attractions in each stop, and you also get a list of the best RV Parks along the way. In need of a motorhome for your road trip? RV Hire Chicago has awesome vehicles from top US brands.

Day 1 Chicago to Naperville

Estimated Travel Period: about 42 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:30 miles

Climb up the amazing 160ft Moser Tower to get an amazing view of the Chicago Skyline from the Observation Deck or sit back and listen to the Millennium Carillon.

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Recommended Campgrounds

Blackwell Family Campground

Day 2 Naperville to Springfield

Estimated Travel Period: about 3 hours 20 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:180 miles

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Visit the home and final resting place of Springfield's most famous resident at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Lincoln Tomb.

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Recommended Campgrounds

Riverside Campground

Day 3 Springfield

Estimated Travel Period: 4 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:2.1 miles

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Head to Charlie Parker's Diner and have their famous horseshoe sandwich, an open-faced hamburger sandwich that originated in Springfield.

Recommended Campgrounds

Illinois State Fair Campgrounds

Day 4 Springfield to Indianapolis

Estimated Travel Period: about 3 hours 30 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:209 miles

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There are several museums to visit, including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Eiteljorg Museum and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, which happens to be the largest children's museum in the world.

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