Our Illinois Route 66 road map is presented in five stages:
Each of the stages is broken down further into its constituent parts where each Route 66 map can be zoomed and scanned for added clarity. Westbound directions are also provided for each map.
The maps represent a mostly post-1930 alignment. A minor Google Maps error forces the driver onto the I-270 half a mile earlier than should be the case.
This series of Illinois Route 66 maps is based on the "EZ66 Guide for Travelers" and therefore conforms to Jerry McClanahan's philosophy of a fun, easy to follow tour. The map is based on a westbound journey and there will be some amendments needed in order to travel eastbound (all of which are detailed in the EZ66 Guide and I urge everyone to get a copy).
The EZ66 Guide includes a thorough and detailed account of every step of the journey - including many alternate alignments - and highlights many of the must-see attractions and motels along the way.
Beginning where Jackson Boulevard meets Lake Shore Drive, head west on Jackson Drive. Take a right onto Michigan Avenue and immediate left onto Adams Street. Continue on Adams Street until the intersection with Ogden Avenue.
At the intersection with Ogden Avenue turn right. Remain on Ogden Avenue, heading southbound, passing through Cicero and Berwyn until the intersection with Harlem Avenue (Highway 43) where you will turn left.
Follow Harlem Avenue southbound until just after 40th Street where you'll bear right onto Joliet Road. Follow Joliet Road where it will bend south on Prescott Avenue before bending right. Head through McCook on Joliet Road, eventually bearing right onto 55th Street.
Continue on 55th Street until the intersection with East Avenue and turn left. Continue south past 58th Street before turning right onto Joliet Road once more. Follow Joliet Road before it merges with the I-55.
Follow the I-55 and take Exit 269 to Joliet Road, avoiding the I-355 off-ramp.
Remain on Joliet Road, bearing right before curving left beneath the I-55. Continue on Joliet Road as it becomes Independence Boulevard passing through Romeoville. This road will become Broadway Street and in St Mary's will intersect with Ruby Street. Turn left to cross the Des Plaines River.
Turn right onto Chicago Street, following Hwy 53 as it bears right onto Ottawa Street. At the traffic lights turn right onto Jackson Street before turning immediately left back onto Ottawa Street at the next set of traffic lights. Follow Ottawa Street south, bearing left with Hwy 53 onto Chicago Street. Continue south following Hwy 53 all the way to Wilmington.
Follow Hwy 53 south west through Braidwood, Godley and Braceville until the road curves left and you head south on the outskirts of Gardner. Shortly after passing Odell Street on your right follow Hwy 53 with a right turn onto Parker Street and continue heading west.
Continue westbound on Parker Street. Shortly after crossing the railroad tracks, and as the road is starting to curve to the right, take a left turn. Follow the frontage road south west for several miles. Take a left turn onto Brewster Road and continue onto Dwight Road. At the next junction turn left onto Hwy 47. As the road starts to curve left take the right turn onto McNamara Avenue. Follow the road until you enter Dwight on Waupansie Street.
Continue heading west until the road curves to the left. Cross Mazon Avenue and continue heading south until you join with Odell Road on the south-west of Dwight. At the next junction turn left and head south west to Odell on the frontage road. As you near Odell take a left onto Odell Road. Curve right and briefly join Prairie Street before curving to the left, continuing south on West Street. Pass through Odell, exiting on West Street where you will come across a junction. Take the left turn and follow the road towards Pontiac. As you approach Pontiac take a left turn onto North 1600 East Road.
Bear right onto Pontiac Road. Shortly after passing a left turn for Main Street, curve left onto Division Street and head south. The road curves to the right and becomes Lincoln Avenue. The road curves to the left becoming Ladd Street. Continue south to the intersection with Reynolds Street. Take a right turn and you will quickly be met by another intersection. Take a left turn and head south on the frontage road.
Continue on the frontage road south, tracing the path of I-55, crossing over Cemetary Avenue (Hwy 24) at Chenoa, Main Street at Lexington and County Road 2200 at Towanda. Cross under Veterans Parkway and continue onto Shelbourne Drive as you enter Normal.
Go straight ahead at the intersection with Towanda Avenue, taking a left turn at Henry Street. Follow Henry Street as it curves to the right becoming Pine Street. Continue heading west on Pine Street until it reaches it's conclusion with a junction at Linden Street. Turn left and follow Linden Street south, taking the fourth right turn into Willow Street. Continue on Willow Street until the intersection with Main Street and turn left.
Head south through Bloomington on Main Street as it turns into Kingsley Street and Center Street. At the intersection with Locust Street cross over, bearing right into Madison Street. Without deviation, follow Madison Street south through Bloomington as it once again becomes Center Street and Main Street. At the junction with Veterans Parkway turn right and head towards the I-55 westbound.
Continue on the frontage road south, tracing the path of I-55, crossing over Cemetary Avenue (Hwy 24) at Chenoa, Main Street at Lexington and County Road 2200 at Towanda. Cross under Veterans Parkway and continue onto Shelbourne Drive as you enter Normal.
Go straight ahead at the intersection with Towanda Avenue, taking a left turn at Henry Street. Follow Henry Street as it curves to the right becoming Pine Street. Continue heading west on Pine Street until it reaches it's conclusion with a junction at Linden Street. Turn left and follow Linden Street south, taking the fourth right turn into Willow Street. Continue on Willow Street until the intersection with Main Street and turn left.
Head south through Bloomington on Main Street as it turns into Kingsley Street and Center Street. At the intersection with Locust Street cross over, bearing right into Madison Street. Without deviation, follow Madison Street south through Bloomington as it once again becomes Center Street and Main Street. At the junction with Veterans Parkway turn right and head towards the I-55 westbound.
