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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today.  The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date. 

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Route 66

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Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!

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Starved Rock

A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.

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The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you.  Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.

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Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor?  If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail?  Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago.  We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.

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Metra's Special Saturday Schedule

This fall the residents in the Chicago area can explore the towns along the Illinois and Michigan Canal with a new opportunity offered by Metra train. The Metra has created a special Saturday scheduled on its Heritage Corridor Line so that residents can explore the communities and recreational opportunities along the scenic I&M Canal.

Starting now until October 16th, there will be tow outbound and two inbound trains providing easy access to the bike and running paths, festivals, craft breweries, restaurants, and vibrant community along the historic route. The $7 pass will make the Metra a convenient and affordable way to explore the regions.

Here is the scheduled listed below:

Joliet to Chicago

Joliet: 1:45PM - 7:30PM

Lockport: 1:52PM – 7:37PM

Romeoville: 1:58PM – 7:45PM

Lemont: 2:06PM – 7:51PM

Willow Springs: 2:16PM – 8:01PM

Summit: 2:25PM – 8:10PM

Chicago: 2:54PM – 8:45PM

 

Chicago to Joliet

Chicago: 10AM – 3:30PM

Summit: 10:24AM – 3:54PM

Willow Spring: 10:30AM – 4PM

Lemont: 10:39PM – 4:09PM

Romeoville: 10:43AM – 4:13PM

Lockport: 10:49AM – 4:19PM

Joliet: 11:06AM – 4:36PM

 

The remaining Saturdays left for this opportunity is September 25, October 2, October 9, and October 16. For more information about the locations and stops, click here.

scene from the corridor