Chicago Route 66 Tour

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Tour Code: 227436

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Departure City

Chicago

End City

Chicago

Duration

1 days

Language

Chinese Live, English Live

Guide Type

Fully Guided Tour

Group Size

Standard Group Tour

Activity Level

Moderate

Quality

Budget Friendly

Accessibility

Not accessible

Highlights

• 【Exclusive Service】Selected unique attraction where the TV series “Prison Break” was filmed, Old Joliet Prison. • 【The Mother Road】Explore Route 66 with numerous historical images and stories in the museum.

Itinerary

U.S. Route 66 (US 66 or Route 66) nicknamed the Mother Road, was one of the original highways within the U.S. Highway System. The highway began from Chicago and ran all the way to Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles (3,940 km). Chicago downtown → The crossing of Adams Street and Michigan Avenue（15 mins） → Lou Mitchell's（Optional, 45 mins） → Joliet → the Old Joliet Prison Park where the famous TV series Prison Break was made, Old Joliet Prison (Optional, 75 mins) → Pontiac → Route 66 Hall of Fame （Optional, 60 mins）→ the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum （45 mins）→ the Museum of the Gilding Art（45 mins）→ Chicago Route 66 Association Hall of Fame It was originally established by the Illinois Route 66 association at the Dixie Truckers Home on the former US Route 66, relocated in June 2004 to early-1900s fire hall, and is now located in the former Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station, now known as the Pontiac Museum Complex. You can learn the history of Route 66 in Illinois, see images of the road's wonderful history, and hear a few great stories about life in America when Route 66 was the most important highway in the nation. The Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum The museum features antique and classic cars, and lots of automotive artifacts. The Resource Center Library has several thousand old highway maps, sales brochures, original design drawings, and service and owner's manuals. There are thousands of Pontiac and Oakland related items, and a wonderful display of over 2,000 oil cans to see. It changes the displays several times a year, so there is always something new in the museum. Old Joliet Prison Built in 1858, the iconic Old Joliet Prison was built as a powerful showpiece. It was designed to not only intimidate the inmates the inmates on inside, but those outside. Your chance to do time has come, go inside the prison gates and see where famous inmates and some famous television shows called home.

Visiting Attractions

Route 66

Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

08:00 AM | Chicago

207 W Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL 60616 唐人街

Own Expenses

Route 66 Association Hall of Fame

$25.00/Adult; $25.00/Child(3-12); $25.00/Senior(65+)
Old Juliet Prison

$20.00/Person

Since prison is a special occasion, only for people older 10 years old, and with an adult to visit.
Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

$20/Person

Listed prices are for your reference only. Actual cost may be varied and is required to be paid to the restaurant by your customer directly.

What’s Included

Includes

Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat SUV; Minivan; motorcoach)

Bilingual (English & Chinese) driver and/or guide

Excludes

All personal expenses and meals

Service Fee for tour guide (minimum $12.00/day per guest)

Optional tours and activities (prices and availability subject to change) (All optional tours that include a service fee must be paid for in cash before joining the tour.)

Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Special Notes

The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.

Cancellation Policy:
* Cancellation made within:
- 72 hours Prior to Departure Date: 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded;
- Within 72 hours Prior to Departure Date or No-Show: Non-refundable.

Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.

The itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather.

In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), the tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.

This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Passengers who take this tour need to purchase admission tickets from tour escort on the departure date. Otherwise, we will stop providing services on the day.

We make every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factor including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problem.

Please reach the departure point on time and follow the arrangement of tour escort.

Before doing an individual activity or leaving the group, please get the agreement of the tour guide.

For guests riding a 7-seat vehicle (the actual vehicle type will be subject to the actual passenger number), booster seats are required for kids under 8 years old. We provide booster rental service for $10/seat/day ($8/seat/day for Miami and Seattle tours). Please inform your needs upon booking. Please be noticed that penalty may be charged due to lack of prior notice.

Please Note:
1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel

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