One of the worlds most popular road trip destinations.

Rip 3 weeks or more, out of you calendar, head out of central Chicago, head west until you end at Santa Monica Peer in Los Angeles.
Some people take the route backwards, and go east. You can save some money by taking rentals back the other way, but you will start with the best part, and end up in windy Chicago.

The Route

Illinois

Missouri

Kansas

Oklahoma

We found some amazing BBQ shacks in Oklahoma.
Great greasy ribs.

Texas

The Big Texan has the biggest steaks you’ve ever seen, and if you can eat it quickly enough, you can get it for free!

New Mexico

Arizona

Shortly before Flagstaff, you will pass the logically named “Meteor Crater”.

The “Meteor Crater” near Route 66, Arizona

California