Route 66 Association of Illinois

Where The Road Begins

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Route 66 Association of Illinois

Where the Road Begins

Motor Tour 2021 information!

Our Mission

To Preserve, Educate, Promote and Enjoy Route 66 in Illinois.

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Association Membership

The valued members of our association help support our efforts. We welcome you to join us in this noble cause.

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Route 66 in Illinois

A nostalgic trip through Americana

Destinations

Discover the places and attractions that manifest the charm, appeal and nostalgia of classic Americana along Route 66 in Illinois.
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Events

Learn when and where you can find exciting events and participate in volunteer opportunities along Illinois’ Route 66.
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Maps

Locate destinations along our slice of the Mother Road, then plan and head out on your fun-filled Route 66 journey!
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Route 66 Museum

On January 20, 2021, our Museum and Hall of Fame will be reopening!

Our “home base” in Pontiac, Illinois. Visit to experience thousands of Route 66 artifacts and memorabilia galore! Admission is FREE!

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Hall of Fame Inductees

We recognize individuals and places that have made a special mark on Route 66 throughout her history. See our complete list of honorees.

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Officers and Board

These are the folks who’ve been elected to make our Association run. They keep their eyes and ears open for issues and events happening along Illinois Route 66.

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The 2021 Motor Tour is a GO!!!

COVID-19 prevented us from holding our annual Motor Tour last year but we saved all the fun and festivities for this year’s event!

Mark your calendar, clear your schedule and get ready for a Motor Tour you’ve waited two years to experience!

Life is a Highway

Friday, June 11
Saturday, June 12
Sunday, June 13

This, our 30th annual Motor Tour, travels south to north and will feature a very special double crossing of the Chain of Rocks Bridge on Saturday morning.

Read all Tour details and register for the Motor Tour using this 

Registration Form.

Please note:

  • Early registration $35.00
  • Day of Tour (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) $45.00
  • Send separate payment for tickets to Hall of Fame Banquet.

News & Announcements

Stay up to date with what’s happening on Route 66 in Illinois.

Volunteer

Preservation is one of our core missions. With our motto of ‘we work for food’ our members paint, build, repair, clean, and fight to preserve all that is Route 66.

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