Day 1 on Route 66 starts in a rainy Chicago and heads southwest through the classic small towns of Illinois. We hit the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, explore the murals of Pontiac, and end the day in Springfield. These little towns are the heart and soul of Route 66.
📍 Stops: Chicago, IL, Joliet, IL, Wilmington, IL, Gardner, IL, Dwight, IL, Pontiac, IL, Atlanta, IL, Springfield, IL
🎬 This is part of our Route 66 series — driving the full Mother Road from Chicago to LA.
