whowey Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Pete, FWIW - Driving south around Chicago has always served me well by avoiding traffic and helped me avoid as many tolls as possible compared to bringing I-90 or I-94 THROUGH Chicago. Coming from Kalamazoo I take I-94 south and then merge onto I-80 to come west. I then take I-80 west (towards Iowa) to I-39 and bring that north to the Rockford area (which is farther west of where Rob lives in Harvard...) I think this route will treat you well though, especially if you want to avoid Chicago traffic. You will have to pay two tolls this way, one east of Chicago right after you enter Illinois and another when you get off of I-39 to head back east to Robs. I believe they will both be 60 cents, make sure you can make exact change. Lots of cool things to see on this route as well... It'll be nice to finally meet you in person. - Brent according to google, that adds an hour and 20 minutes to the drive. :( Ouch. sounds like a lose-lose choice to me. possible traffic time, or guaranteed drive time. :( :( :( Umm... that's guaranteed traffic time vs. a nice drive in the country.. The Kennedy Expressway(I-90) is under construction right now... and to make things more lovely... The Eisenhower Expressway(I-290) construction starts on Thursday(Apr 1)... Sooo both of the more direct routes are under construction The Tri-state Tollway(I-294) has some spot resurfacing that is going to be starting the next week or so.. but most of that is supposed to be overnight work. And those tolls are killers. The Tri-state(I-294) to the Reagan Tollway(I-88) isn't bad... but its all tollway. And if you don't have I-pass get ready to get soaked. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Inter ... 29_map.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 what about this route up from 80? http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe= ... a=N&tab=wl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 what about this route up from 80? http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe= ... a=N&tab=wl Pete, one of the guys at work go down to Mokena all the time for family stuff. Shall I ask what the best way is up here from there? Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 sure. just wondering if there is construction on that stretch of freeway. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 sure. just wondering if there is construction on that stretch of freeway. :dunno: I wouldn't call that route freeway pete... Lots o' stop lights. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 what about 355 to 88 to 47 north? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 what about 355 to 88 to 47 north? Not as bad.. but once you get on 47 you go through every small town on the way north...So slow zones, farm tractors and stop lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I live in Michigan and travel through Ohio a lot. I'm used to that. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeman17 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Not sure if ill be in or out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Not sure if ill be in or out Why, gonna be in and outing somewhere else? :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeman17 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 no job = no money=not driving anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 no job = no money=not driving anywhere Waah. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Jake, it's only RIP 88 MJ if the truck has been junked. You sold it. There's a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 no job = no money=not driving anywhere Waah. Rob L. Boooooooo! I'm unemployed too. didn't stop me from borrowing some gas money. and you're a heck of a lot closer. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeman17 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My dad and his gf are unemplyed also so no borrowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I had to go beyond dad for this one (he's unemployed too). I asked Grandma. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Grandma's boy FTW. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 minor headache. seems I left more than my cellphone at home. I also left my plate tag for the dakota. Looks like I'll be calling my neighbor (from someone else's phone) in the morning and having them overnighted. :wall: In the meantime, tomorrow I'll be mounting the tires up and installing the working radio. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I always seem to forget the important stuff too, and remember just past the point in the 9 hour drive where it's not worth it to turn around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 holy crap, I was starting to think everyone I know in s/e michigan had left for the weekend. :dunno: Got a hold of my aunt though, and hopefully she'll get my phone and tags in the mail today. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 my stuff is on the way. :D but I'm 26 bucks poorer now. :shake: better than a ticket for an expired plate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Don't you feel nekkid without your phone? I know I would. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 :agree: no doubt. I'm using my mom's phone as a surrogate. And I've learned that I need to get my phone's directory into the laptop somehow. :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Yikes Pete! Leaving my phone behind, even if I don't expressly need it, would feel like leaving a child behind. I feel your pain! Want to borrow my contacts until you find yours? :dunno: Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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