Route 66 Association of Illinois

Main Content

Where the Road Begins

2020 Motor Tour Cancelled!

Our Mission

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

Learn more!

Association Membership

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

Join Today

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.
Go!

Events

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

Maps

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

Route 66 Museum

WE ARE OPEN AGAIN AND READY TO WELCOME YOU!

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

Go!

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.

Go!

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.

Go!

Our Annual Motor Tour

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Our Association’s 30th annual Motor Tour, originally scheduled for June 12 – 14, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVAD-19 outbreak.

We’ll hold this tour next year, June 11 – 13, 2021. We hope you’ll join us.

May you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy!

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.

Learn More