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The Midwestern Tour via Chicago (Part II)

Estimated Travel Period: 14 Days, about 19 hours 30 mins
Estimated Travel Distance: 1,103 miles

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Look forward to great camping weather in Summer (June to August) and Autumn (September to November). Just remember that evenings can still be rather cool, so pack some warm clothes. Get tips on A Guide To Packing For Your US Self Drive Holiday.

MyDriveHoliday makes planning for your self-drive adventure all too easy. We have already highlighted great attractions in each stop, and you also get a list of the best RV Parks along the way. In need of a motorhome for your road trip? RV Hire Chicago has awesome vehicles from top US brands.

Day 8 Columbus to Cleveland

Estimated Travel Period: about 2 hours 35 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:143 miles

Get to see the only remaining US World War II fleet submarine at the USS Cod Submarine Memorial. Go boating or have a nice picnic at the Rocky River Reserve.

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Day 9 Cleveland

Estimated Travel Period: 14 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:7.5 miles

Experience a Costa Rican rainforest in the Cleveland Botanical Garden.

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Day 10 Cleveland to Toledo

Estimated Travel Period: about 2 hours
Estimated Travel Distance:116 miles

Visit the beautiful Toledo Museum of Art and see the amazing glass collection in the Glass Pavilion.

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Day 11 Toledo

Estimated Travel Period: 35 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:26.4 miles

Keep an eye out for bluebirds and whippoorwills as you explore the many trails of Oak Openings Preserve.

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Day 12 Toledo to Gary

Estimated Travel Period: about 3 hours 35 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:218 miles

Welcome to the hometown of the Jackson 5, and you can find Michael Jackson's childhood home in 2300 Jackson St.

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Day 13 Gary

Estimated Travel Period: 18 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:7.4 miles

Get a lovely view of Lake Michigan from the Gary Aquatorium.

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Day 14 Gary to Chicago

Estimated Travel Period: about 45 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:31 miles

Go shopping or let the public performers entertain you at the Magnificent Mile before watching the sunset in Crete's Lake Jewel.

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