Where to Begin Route 66?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Fer](\"https:\/\/touristear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Ruta-66-Los-Angeles-a-Amboy-8.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhere does Route 66 begin, and where does it end?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In theory, its official road is from Chicago to Los Angeles, but you can do it from Los Angeles to Chicago if you like it ????<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officially it no longer exists<\/strong> and was no longer considered Route 66 in the mid-1980s. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is now marked as a historic road<\/strong>, and parts of the route are preserved intact; others are part of the interstate highway network or have disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere to start Route 66 in Chicago?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The start of Route 66 has moved a few times. Originally, Route 66 began on Jackson Blvd. at Michigan Ave.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn 1937<\/strong>, the start (and end) was moved east onto the reclaimed land for the World Fair to Jackson and Lake Shore Drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn 1955<\/strong>, Jackson Blvd became one way west of Michigan Ave., and Adams St. became the westbound US-66. However, the start of US-66 remained on Jackson at Lake Shore Drive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, even while currently Adams Street at Michigan Avenue is marked as the starting point, Route 66 NEVER departed from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to end Route 66 in Chicago?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- At the intersection of Jackson Blvd and Michigan Ave. (which is marked as the terminus).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Related<\/strong>: The best things to do in Chicago<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nChicago, Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Let’s start with Chicago, where Route 66 began originally in 1926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you start in Chicago, traveling to Chicago from Europe has some advantages, like the trip is shorter and it’s a direct flight, no scales, so you arrive in the USA in 8 hours approx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicago is a fantastic city with too much to do and visit. At least you must stay here for three days to visit this amazing city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good thing about beginning the route from Chicago is that you arrive with all your strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So you can take advantage of the time you have to know the city to pick up the rental car\/motorcycle and have breakfast or lunch at Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant (a mandatory stop for those who drive Route 66).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, as long as you make the route, you gain time because of the time zones between coasts. So, some days you will have an additional hour to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Ghost Towns on Route 66<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLos Angeles Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The greater advantage I see by beginning Route 66 in Los Angeles if you live in Europe is that after all the miles you have done, the flight will be shorter, around 8 hours instead of 15 or more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNow imagine after doing more than 3000 miles (I know that the route is around 2500 miles, but I also know that you will do more than 3000 :)), you arrive in Los Angeles, do some tourism, bathe in the Pacific, and how many hours of trip do you have left? The best scenario is around 15 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the disadvantages is that you lose hours without noticing it is one hour less<\/strong>, and perhaps you arrive behind schedule at some site just because you forgot to discount an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBesides, Chicago is a magnificent city to go shopping in. So, as you are at the end of your trip, you will know better how much money you can spend \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy did We Start Route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Long story short, we had a flight to Las Vegas for a darts championship and stayed in Vegas for four days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, it was more logical to start in Los Angeles than take a flight to Chicago and start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, first, we made a little detour to the West Coast, and then, in Los Angeles, we started Route 66 to Chicago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our trip doesn’t finish there. We continued to Niagara Falls<\/strong><\/a> and ended up in New York City<\/strong><\/a> (It was a month-long trip).<\/p>\n\n\n\nTherefore, we begin in Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a> and finish in Chicago<\/strong><\/a>. So we spend 15 days going through this beautiful road that will allow us to see and know a good part of the U.S. And another 15 days for the rest of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are thinking about doing it, don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any info!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Side trips on Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhere does Route 66 begin, and where does it end?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In theory, its official road is from Chicago to Los Angeles, but you can do it from Los Angeles to Chicago if you like it ????<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officially it no longer exists<\/strong> and was no longer considered Route 66 in the mid-1980s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is now marked as a historic road<\/strong>, and parts of the route are preserved intact; others are part of the interstate highway network or have disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The start of Route 66 has moved a few times. Originally, Route 66 began on Jackson Blvd. at Michigan Ave.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1937<\/strong>, the start (and end) was moved east onto the reclaimed land for the World Fair to Jackson and Lake Shore Drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1955<\/strong>, Jackson Blvd became one way west of Michigan Ave., and Adams St. became the westbound US-66. However, the start of US-66 remained on Jackson at Lake Shore Drive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, even while currently Adams Street at Michigan Avenue is marked as the starting point, Route 66 NEVER departed from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related<\/strong>: The best things to do in Chicago<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start with Chicago, where Route 66 began originally in 1926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you start in Chicago, traveling to Chicago from Europe has some advantages, like the trip is shorter and it’s a direct flight, no scales, so you arrive in the USA in 8 hours approx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicago is a fantastic city with too much to do and visit. At least you must stay here for three days to visit this amazing city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The good thing about beginning the route from Chicago is that you arrive with all your strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So you can take advantage of the time you have to know the city to pick up the rental car\/motorcycle and have breakfast or lunch at Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant (a mandatory stop for those who drive Route 66).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, as long as you make the route, you gain time because of the time zones between coasts. So, some days you will have an additional hour to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The greater advantage I see by beginning Route 66 in Los Angeles if you live in Europe is that after all the miles you have done, the flight will be shorter, around 8 hours instead of 15 or more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now imagine after doing more than 3000 miles (I know that the route is around 2500 miles, but I also know that you will do more than 3000 :)), you arrive in Los Angeles, do some tourism, bathe in the Pacific, and how many hours of trip do you have left? The best scenario is around 15 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the disadvantages is that you lose hours without noticing it is one hour less<\/strong>, and perhaps you arrive behind schedule at some site just because you forgot to discount an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, Chicago is a magnificent city to go shopping in. So, as you are at the end of your trip, you will know better how much money you can spend \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n Long story short, we had a flight to Las Vegas for a darts championship and stayed in Vegas for four days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, it was more logical to start in Los Angeles than take a flight to Chicago and start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, first, we made a little detour to the West Coast, and then, in Los Angeles, we started Route 66 to Chicago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our trip doesn’t finish there. We continued to Niagara Falls<\/strong><\/a> and ended up in New York City<\/strong><\/a> (It was a month-long trip).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, we begin in Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a> and finish in Chicago<\/strong><\/a>. So we spend 15 days going through this beautiful road that will allow us to see and know a good part of the U.S. And another 15 days for the rest of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are thinking about doing it, don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any info!!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere to start Route 66 in Chicago?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where to end Route 66 in Chicago?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chicago, Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLos Angeles Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy did We Start Route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Side trips on Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n