Self Drive Chicago

Hit the open road from the 'Windy City'

Take an unforgettable trip from one of USA’s biggest and best cities. Chicago is home to incredible jazz and blues, fantastic arts and culture, towering architecture and delicious deep dish pizza.

Many of USA’s best self drive itineraries begin in the Windy City – but the most famous is the iconic Route 66 – drive a total of 2,448 miles across eight states from the prairies of the mid-west and Texas to the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, including Las Vegas and the breath taking Grand Canyon, before finally taking you through Los Angeles and the finishing point on Santa Monica Pier.

Use Chicago as your starting point before heading out on the open road - discover Kentucky’s fantastic bourbon trail, head to the Deep South for a musical pilgrimage in ‘Music City’ Nashville and the land of the Delta Blues – Memphis. Why not explore the picturesque Great Lakes region or follow the mighty Mississippi River to Mardi Gras city - New Orleans to soak up the laid back atmosphere and Creole cuisine.

Self drive holidays allow you the freedom and flexibility to really explore at your own pace and to take control of your own epic adventure - whether you decide to travel by car, motorhome or even motorbike.

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Here’s a selection of popular itinerary suggestions to give you an idea of what’s available. Call us now and we’ll create an amazing holiday just for you.

16 days

Route 66 Holidays

Our Historic Route 66 Self Drive is a journey you’ll never forget, beginning in Chicago and ending at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles. On the way you’ll experience classic Americana, hike in majestic national parks and visit some...

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Iconic journeys

22 days

The Great American Roadtrip Self Drive

The Great American Roadtrip Self Drive is an epic 5,000km journey from New York City to San Francisco, taking in the country’s national parks, fabulous cities and legendary roads. On the way you’ll discover America’s rich history and culture, crossing...

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Self drive holidays

15 days

EagleRider Route 66 Guided Motorcycle Tour

The EagleRider Route 66 Guided Motorcycle Tour is a journey to the American interior on the world’s most famous road - beginning in Chicago and finishing in Los Angeles. On the way you’ll cross mountains and forests, cruise through high...

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Escorted tours

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Self Drive Chicago

Hit the open road from the 'Windy City'

Chicago River Tours

Eleven Diner

Cloudgate, Millennium Park

Route 66 Beginning

Route 66

Grand Canyon National Park

Las Vegas Strip

City Views from the Hollywood Hills

Route 66

Split Rock Lighthouse

Kentucky Derby

Royal Street