Lincoln Highway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees to drive the byway.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian travel is accommodated by sidewalks along the majority of the byway route. Though bicycle travel along the byway is... [more]
	Camping There are places to camp along this byway.		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
	Lodging There are hotel accomodations available in Chicago Heights, Matteson, Joliet, Aurora, North Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, DeKalb,... [more]		Phone Public phones are available along this byway.
	Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

This Byway is very long (179 miles) and may be difficult to follow as it winds its way through and around the Illinois interstate system and countryside. Byway travelers who wish to experience all that the Lincoln Highway has to offer may want to spend two days driving the route.

Restrictions

There are no seasonal limitations along the Lincoln Highway. As is the case on all roads, motorists should be cautious when traveling during severe weather.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Early summer is the best time to drive the Byway so you can see the country side at its best.

High Season

Most people travel the Byway in Summer because of the beautiful landscapes and interesting parks.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Lincoln Highway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

Illinois