6 Must-Visit Route 66 Restaurants in Illinois

If you’re planning to take that epic road trip this summer to celebrate Route 66’s 100th birthday, a new ranking of iconic restaurants you should stop at has just been released, and six of them are right here in Illinois.

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Now, you might not be able to make it to all six locations, but the good news is that three of them are close to each other, so you can at least check off half the list. Cheapism put together a roundup of must-visit Route 66 restaurants to add to your road trip plans.

6 Iconic Restaurants Along Route 66 in Illinois

While each spot is known for its own specialties and signature dishes, they all have one thing in common: they’re located along the historic highway and will each be celebrating the big 100th birthday in their own unique way.