Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thinking about driving to the in laws in Minneapolis and, possibly attending the Morristown, MN shoot in September. Coming from NJ I normally drive through Chicago. I assume that's a bad idea with firearms in the car. Any way to avoid that without too far out of the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Howdy, Assuming you are taking interstates, just come west off the end of the lake on over to I-88,When you cross the Illinois boarder if you have gps tell it you want to go to Rochelle, I-39, wave as you pass the Peace Road exit.... Take 39 north and hook in to 90 at Rockford and north on 90 and so on. I believe 90 is under a fair amount of construction, between Chicago and Rockford. Im avoiding going thataway this summer so far so good. While this adds a couple miles, they should be fast miles avoiding the 14 mph city suburb mess. Avoids Chicago, all is well. There is an Illinois tollway website, check a couple days before you head out. Happy trails, pard. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Come all the way across into Iowa and take I-380 & 217 back to I-35. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Come all the way across into Iowa and take I-380 & 217 back to I-35. CR Yup. Stay on I-80 all the way through Illinois. There is just one toll booth to deal with. Remember to put ALL guns in the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yup. Stay on I-80 all the way through Illinois. There is just one toll booth to deal with. Remember to put ALL guns in the trunk. Even yer carry piece??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 And fill up your tank before you enter Illinois. They have a high State gas tax. And don't speed, they love to write tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Mountain Buzzard Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I can't tell you the best way to get here. But will enjoy your company once you're here... Buzzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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