Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Illinois I-294/I-290 Project
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HowardSprague |
If i were coming from out east, though it might be a few hours longer, i’d be tempted to go to Ludington and get on the SS Badger across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wi and then continue the drive. For fun and four hours off driving. The 39 option is a good alternative as others have mentioned. |
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HighnDry |
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Ausable |
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KawnipiKid |
cowdoc: "sedges: "80-355-88-39 seems a good option" This has become my regular route. |
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scat |
This is my hood, I have drove all these routes a billion times. That is the way I would go. |
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Moonpath |
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jcavenagh |
Go out to 39. That is the better route. |
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DownStrm |
Winter and Road Construction |
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LittoralZone |
scat: LOL! |
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LittoralZone |
I'm now thinking of just staying on 90, as HighnDry suggested. or 80-355-88-39 as sedges said. or 355 as scat would go, though that connects to 290, hopefully beyond the construction. 90 and 355 seems like the easiest/quickest routes. I'll have to map them out. Thanks again. |
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scat |
Just keep heading north, you'll get there. |
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LittoralZone |
On my drive to/from PA to the Boundary Waters I usually travel I-80 to I-294/I-290/I-90. Last time through in 2021 it was a construction/traffic nightmare for this country boy, nearly got taken out a time or two by idiot drivers. On my way home I stayed on I-39 South to La Salle/I-80 to avoid all that mess. I-39 adds a little time/distance, has been less congested tho, and I consider it all a wash with the toll road savings. Both ways I always seen to hit the Chicago area around 7-8 pm and traffic is never light. I understand this is a multi-year project, so my question is: Is the project far enough along that traffic moves smoothly enough to take this route, or is I-39 the better route. Thanks for your input. |
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sueb2b |
HighnDry: " I always take 90 through Indiana and into Chicago. I follow it up past Rockford, IL right into Wisconsin until it meets up with 39 in Madison. I usually time it up with the rush hour traffic in Chi-town, but I've gone through there around your timeframe and the traffic hasn't been too bad." I’d skip going through Chicago southbound unless you’re traveling at a really off-peak time. Two lanes are closed on 90/94 from about Montrose to the Loop. Otherwise, I didn’t know anyone ever had an expectation there wouldn’t be construction on the tollways. |
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LetsGoFishing |
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billconner |
quark2222: "Going via the Badger Ferry is a fun ride. It is more time consuming though. If you are bringing a canoe on top of your vehicle, you may want to call them first to see if they have any objections, added cost, etc. Agree. Great trip. Would add time. I camped in Manistee National Forest. |
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sedges |
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cowdoc |
sedges: "80-355-88-39 seems a good option" A friend of mine turned me on to this route. It has been much more pleasant. 80 all the way to 39 seems to take a lot more time than you think. |
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quark2222 |
Tom |
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scat |
Tolls are ridic too now. I have an automatic payment plan with my credit card. A sojourn from Lake Villa, far north suburb, to Joliet on 355 and back cost me $16.60. Not planning on visiting the charming city of Joliet again anytime soon. It had to be done, but God willing never again... Gas prices are another thing to consider. The difference in price in gas from Il to Wi is as much as .60-.70/ gallon on any given day. I know this because I live in Il and cross the border to a house I am building in Wi almost every day. It can be $4.19/ gall in Il vs $3.49 Wi as soon as you cross the border. Plan accordingly, save yourself some dough that way for sure. Safe travels and for gosh sakes have fun when you get there, scat |