{"id":6861,"date":"2023-01-06T16:30:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/?p=6861"},"modified":"2023-08-31T10:45:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T05:15:32","slug":"chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago to Los Angeles Road Trip: Must-See Attractions Along Route 66"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_6876\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6876\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6876 size-full\" title=\"Chicago to Los Angeles Road Trip\" src=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip.png\" alt=\"Chicago to Los Angeles Road Trip\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chicago-to-Los-Angeles-Road-Trip-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TravelDiary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic Route 66 doesn\u2019t need an introduction for avid motorists. Every road tripper or history buff dreams of taking to this road for that once-in-a-lifetime experience. The iconic Route 66 that traverses more than 2,000 miles through the heart of America all the way from Chicago to Los Angeles hits a nostalgic button for Americans, reminding them of the good old days. Dotted with beautiful landscapes and historical highlights, Route 66 compels you to a detour to discover more. A detailed itinerary of what places to see is nonetheless required for this days-long Chicago to Los Angeles road trip, and here\u2019s the one!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #aaaaaa;color:#aaaaaa\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #aaaaaa;color:#aaaaaa\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Route_66_Quick_Facts\" title=\"Route 66 Quick Facts:\">Route 66 Quick Facts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Chicago_to_Los_Angeles_Road_Trip_Attractions_State-by-State\" title=\"Chicago to Los Angeles Road Trip Attractions State-by-State:\">Chicago to Los Angeles Road Trip Attractions State-by-State:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Illinois\" title=\"Illinois:\">Illinois:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Missouri\" title=\"Missouri:\">Missouri:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Kansas\" title=\"Kansas:\">Kansas:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Oklahoma\" title=\"Oklahoma:\">Oklahoma:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Texas\" title=\"Texas:\">Texas:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#New_Mexico\" title=\"New Mexico:\">New Mexico:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#Arizona\" title=\"Arizona:\">Arizona:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/chicago-to-los-angeles-road-trip\/#California\" title=\"California:\">California:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of 2 weeks is required to cover all the main attractions along Historic Route 66. Listed here are the must-see places during your Chicago to Los Angeles road trip. So, call up the vehicle rental companies and arrange your vehicle in advance and also book that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights-from-chicago-ord-to-india-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flight ticket to Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_66_Quick_Facts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route 66 Quick Facts:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year of establishment: 1926<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length of the Chicago to Los Angeles road trip: 2,448 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of states Route 66 crosses: 8\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route Map: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois-Missouri-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas-New Mexico-Arizona-California<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting point: Chicago<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ending point: Los Angeles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicago_to_Los_Angeles_Road_Trip_Attractions_State-by-State\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago to Los Angeles Road Trip<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attractions State-by-State:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illinois\"><\/span><strong>Illinois:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Gemini Giant, Wilmington<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With a silver rocket ship in hands, the 30-foot-tall muffler man named after NASA\u2019s Gemini space program stands in front of the Launching Pad drive-in restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum, Pontiac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This museum boasts of several historical memorabilia and artifacts related to the \u2018Mother Road\u2019. Pontiac is also famous for its spectacular Route 66 murals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>World\u2019s Largest Catsup Bottle, Collinsville<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: At 52 meters, the water tower designed as a ketchup bottle is the largest in the world. Great photo op, isn&#8217;t it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular Illinois attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic Route 66 Begin Sign<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic gas stations (Odell, Dwight, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ariston Caf\u00e9 (Litchfield)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missouri\"><\/span><strong>Missouri:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Chain of Rocks Bridge, St. Louis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This mile-long historic bridge built over the Mississippi River leads your way into St. Louis from Madison. It is very popular among pedestrians as well as motorists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>66 Drive-In Theater, Carthage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Another historical attraction, the 66 Drive-In Theater has been a favorite entertainment stop for all those taking the Chicago to Los Angeles road trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>World\u2019s Second Largest Rocking Chair, Fanning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The \u201cRoute 66 Rocker\u201d is one of the iconic landmarks along <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother Road<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stop for a quick photo with this giant rocking chair when you get here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular Missouri attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gateway Arch, St. Louis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route 66 State Park, Eureka<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meramec Caverns, Stanton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circle Inn Malt Shop, Bourbon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/travel-guide-to-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Guide to California<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kansas\"><\/span><strong>Kansas:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Kan-O-Tex Service Station, Galena<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This vintage service station, now operating as a gift shop and cafe, is home to the tow truck that inspired the \u201cMater\u201d character of the Disney movie Cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Williams&#8217; Store, Riverton: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as \u2018Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store,\u2019<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is the oldest continuously operating store on Route 66 and hence, a must-visit during your Chicago to Los Angeles road trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular Kansas attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bush Creek Bridge, Riverton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galena Historic District<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/los-angeles-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles Travel Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oklahoma\"><\/span><strong>Oklahoma:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Blue Whale, Catoosa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A popular roadside attraction, this spot was a favorite swimming hole. Although swimming is no longer allowed, the Blue Whale of Catoosa never fails to attract passers-by.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Totem Pole Park, Foyil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Included in the National Register of Historic Places, the park showcases folk art and boasts of the world\u2019s largest concrete totem pole. It also has a &#8216;Fiddle House&#8217; that displays hand-made fiddles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Route 66 Museum, Clinton: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can learn more about the history of Route 66 at this museum dedicated to the nation&#8217;s most popular road. It houses photographs and other interesting Route 66 memorabilia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular Oklahoma attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy King, Commerce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Cafe, Stroud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop&#8217;s Restaurant, Arcadia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Texas\"><\/span><strong>Texas:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A famous public art installation, Cadillac Ranch features 10 Cadillacs half-buried nose-first in a wheat field. Travelers love to leave their mark on Route 66 by spray painting on these graffiti-covered Cadillacs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe, Shamrock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A stunning example of Art Deco architecture, this former filling station is a famous Route 66 landmark that every traveler must see.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MidPoint Caf\u00e9, Adrian<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One of the oldest continually operating cafes along Mother Road, this historic caf\u00e9 is situated midway between the starting and ending points of Route 66 and marks the halfway point of your Chicago to Los Angeles road trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular Texas attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaning Tower of Texas, Groom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Texan Steak Ranch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Amarillo\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>New Mexico:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Blue Hole, Santa Rosa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A popular swimming and diving spot in the US, this natural sinkhole is filled with sapphire blue waters and is a popular recreation spot for Route 66 travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Built before World War II, this historic motel has been restored as part of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. It is famous for its neon lights and vintage-style rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>San Miguel Chapel, Santa Fe: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The oldest church in the US, San Miguel Chapel hosts regular services to this date. It is a must-see attraction on your Chicago to Los Angeles road trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular New Mexico attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route 66 Auto Museum, Santa Rosa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tee Pee Curios Shop, Tucumcari<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Rancho Hotel, Gallup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66 Diner, Albuquerque<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/tourist-attractions-in-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tourist Attractions in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arizona\"><\/span><strong>Arizona:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Winslow:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Formed about 50,000 years ago when a meteorite collided with the Earth, this huge impact crater is worth a stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving through the breathtaking landscapes of this national park is a thrilling experience. It is the only national park that contains a section of Historic Route 66.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Joseph City<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A sign that reads \u201cHere It Is&#8221; with a silhouette of a jackrabbit next to it is one of the most famous road signs along Route 66.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular Arizona attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Canyon National Park, Williams &amp; Flagstaff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing on the Corner Park, Winslow\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatman Town<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/best-american-road-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best American Road Trips<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"California\"><\/span><strong>California:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Elmer&#8217;s Bottle Tree Ranch, Oro Grande:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the eclectic Route 66 attractions, this ranch features hundreds of metal trees with colorful glass bottles hung on their metal branches. It is a surprisingly impressive sight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Original McDonald\u2019s, San Bernardino: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pitstop at the Original McDonald\u2019s has to be a part of your Route 66 itinerary. Grab a quick bite at the first McDonald&#8217;s and learn some history of this iconic chain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cEnd of the Trail\u201d sign at this pier brings your adventurous Chicago to Los Angeles road trip to an end and leaves you with unforgettable memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other popular California attractions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mojave National Reserve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emma Jean&#8217;s Holland Burger Cafe, Victorville<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rt. 66 Museum, Victorville<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roy&#8217;s Motel &amp; Cafe, Amboy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6886\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6886 size-full\" title=\"Historic Route 66 landmarks\" src=\"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions.png\" alt=\"Historic Route 66 landmarks\" width=\"810\" height=\"1310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions.png 810w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-185x300.png 185w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-633x1024.png 633w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-768x1242.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-260x420.png 260w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-640x1035.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-681x1101.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Route-66-Attractions-150x243.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Travel Diary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready to set out on an epic Chicago to Los Angeles road trip! Plan your itinerary and search through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle deals <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to book your international flights at affordable prices.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Historic Route 66 doesn\u2019t need an introduction for avid motorists. Every road tripper or history buff dreams of taking to this road for that once-in-a-lifetime experience. 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