Gettin' "around" Chicago?

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Mar 17, 2011 | 03:11 PM

riskmanager

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Gettin' "around" Chicago?

Anyone have a route around Chicago into Indiana without taking the Skyway or Tollway, please? I went LSD to 12/20 and that was a nightmare. Also didn't like going through Gary. Thank you

Mar 17, 2011 | 04:41 PM

rochkes

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It would help if you stated where you are leaving from and what part of In. you were headed to.

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Mar 18, 2011 | 08:42 AM

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355 takes you south around Chicago from the Rockford then pick up US highwa 20. But we do need better info...

Mar 18, 2011 | 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by riskmanager

Anyone have a route around Chicago into Indiana without taking the Skyway or Tollway, please? I went LSD to 12/20 and that was a nightmare. Also didn't like going through Gary. Thank you

I live close to Lake Bluff (Gurnee) and I usually take 294 south to 80 east over to 65 south when I go in that direction. 294 is still a tollway but I think it's better than going through the city.

Mar 18, 2011 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Morris9982

I live close to Lake Bluff (Gurnee) and I usually take 294 south to 80 east over to 65 south when I go in that direction. 294 is still a tollway but I think it's better than going through the city.

I do believe that is the best route. Along with Ipass, it would be hard to beat. No need to even slow down for toll booths if you have Ipass.

Mar 20, 2011 | 11:02 PM

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Just fold your plate in! But seriously I'll be heading south to Chicago next month to visit a bud for a few days and want to avoid as many tolls as possible.

Mar 21, 2011 | 06:11 AM

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Just fold your plate in! But seriously I'll be heading south to Chicago next month to visit a bud for a few days and want to avoid as many tolls as possible.

You are in for a rough ride, if you go without the tolls.