Classic / Illinois
Illinois Classic Rentals — Goodguys Heartland, Volo Auto Museum on PickRV
Illinois hosts the Goodguys Heartland Nationals + Volo Auto Museum (one of largest US private collections) + Chicago Lakefront cruising. PickRV's IL cohort serves Chicago suburbs + Springfield + Quad Cities.
State
Illinois
Signature events
5 listed
Best routes
4 routes
Sources cited
3 cited
Classic culture in Illinois
Illinois's classic-car heritage centers on the Goodguys Heartland Nationals (multiple Goodguys events in the region — Goodguys is a major national hot-rod organization), the Volo Auto Museum (Volo, north of Chicago — one of the largest US private classic-car collections + entertainment complex), and Chicago Lakefront cruising.
Route 66 Begin / End Memorial (Chicago) is the eastern terminus of historic Route 66 — vintage Route 66 cruising starts here.
PickRV's Illinois cohort stages in Chicago suburbs (Naperville, Northbrook, Volo) + Springfield + Quad Cities (Moline).
Signature events
- Goodguys Heartland Nationals (Des Moines IA + regional Springfield/Quad Cities).
- Volo Auto Museum events + Cars + Coffee Volo (year-round indoor + summer outdoor).
- Route 66 Mother Road Festival (Springfield, September).
- Chicago Cars & Coffee Lake Forest (weekly summer).
- Joliet Iron Works Cruise Night (weekly summer).
Best routes
- Chicago Lakefront Drive cruise — 18 mi of waterfront in a vintage Caddy or Lincoln.
- Route 66 Chicago to Pontiac to Springfield — 200 mi 2-day vintage road trip.
- Galena Historic District (NW IL) loop — 60 mi day cruise + Civil War-era town.
- Starved Rock SP scenic byway — fall foliage vintage convertible terrain.
Sources cited (AACA / Hagerty / SCM / manufacturer archives)
FAQs
Where does Route 66 start?
Chicago — at Adams + Michigan downtown is the eastern terminus. The road runs SW to Santa Monica CA — 2,448 mi total.
Is Volo Auto Museum worth a visit?
Yes — one of the largest US private classic-car collections; year-round indoor + summer events.
Are Chicago Lakefront classic rentals common?
Yes — Chicago summer weekends see vintage convertibles cruising Lake Shore Drive + Monroe Harbor area.
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