Lincoln Highway
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

There are no fees to drive the byway.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian travel is accommodated by sidewalks along the majority of the byway route. Though bicycle travel along the byway is not advised, many biking and hiking trails/routes can be found... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
Lodging

Lodging

There are hotel accomodations available in Chicago Heights, Matteson, Joliet, Aurora, North Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, DeKalb, Rochelle, Dixon, Morrison, Sterling, Rock Falls, and several other... More information on Lodging 		Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

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