Route 66 Motorcycle Tour - Chicago to Albuquerque
Guided Tour - 8 Days/ 7 Nights
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1527 mi
2443.2 km
Summer, Spring, Fall
55 - 105 °F
12.8 - 40.6 °C
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Route 66 Motorcycle Tour - Chicago to Albuquerque
Day 1
0 mi/0 km
Chicago, IL - Arrival - Arrival
Welcome to the Windy City, where your Route 66 journey begins! Chicago's stunning skyline rises majestically along Lake Michigan's shores, setting the stage for your epic adventure. This Great Lakes metropolis pulses with world-class museums, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant blues clubs that honor the city's rich musical heritage. Tonight at the tour hotel, meet your fellow riders and guides for an orientation meeting followed by a welcome dinner. Rest up - tomorrow you hit the Mother Road.
Day 2
187 mi/299.2 km
Chicago, IL – Springfield, IL
Pick up your motorcycle at our Chicago EagleRider location, where Route 66 officially starts its 2,400-mile stretch to the Pacific. Head south on the historic Pontiac Trail through Joliet and into the heartland of Illinois. Make a stop at the Route 66 Museum in Pontiac to absorb the road's rich history before continuing your ride. Feel the rhythm of the road as you complete your first stretch of this legendary highway – just the beginning of your Route 66 adventure.
Day 3
116 mi/185.6 km
Springfield, IL – St. Louis, MO
Off to St. Louis! Cruise the 2-lane sections of Route 66 through Illinois' heartland, where cornfields stretch to the horizon and small towns showcase quintessential Americana. Cross the mighty Mississippi River on the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge – the original Route 66 river crossing – and enter St. Louis, the "Gateway to the West." This shorter riding day leaves time to explore the city's famous landmarks and sample its renowned BBQ and live music scene along the banks of the Mississippi.
Day 4
335 mi/536 km
St. Louis, MO – Joplin, MO
Rise early for a glimpse of the iconic St. Louis Arch before leaving the city behind. Missouri's rolling hills provide the perfect backdrop as you lean into the curves of Route 66. Stop at the World's Largest Rocking Chair in Fanning and navigate the twisting roads of Devil's Elbow – both quintessential Route 66 photo opportunities. End your day in Joplin, a resilient city with powerful stories of survival following the devastating 2011 tornado. Connect with locals at dinner to hear firsthand accounts of this historic event.
