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maverik/gypsy · 09-10-2007, 09:49 PM

Please inform what it is like to pull a 5th on I294 west of Chicago to go north to I90 to Madison. New area to me---have always gone I80 to Nth I39 to Madison. Many thanks, Maverik

maverik/gypsy · 09-10-2007, 09:49 PM

Please inform what it is like to pull a 5th on I294 west of Chicago to go north to I90 to Madison. New area to me---have always gone I80 to Nth I39 to Madison. Many thanks, Maverik

Cruzer · 09-11-2007, 05:00 AM

Chicago has traffic, lots of it.

If you can pass by the south side on I-80, you'll find that I-294 heading north is not a problem. Similar traffic but a more direct route. However, there's lots of toll booths on the way and with a 5er you'll be pulling way off to the right now (crossing lots of lanes) to get to them. If you have the I-Pass you'll be fine and you can sail right on by in the normal lanes. If you don't have the I-Pass I'd recommend getting it. It saves you money with lower rates and lots of time. www.getipass.com is the website.

Romer1 · 09-11-2007, 08:46 AM

You may want to stick with I80/I39. There's a lot of construction on 294 and the area around O'Hare/I90 is a real mess.

maverik/gypsy · 09-11-2007, 01:14 PM

Many thanks, I will need to take several trips from Mi to Mayo Clinic during the next two months. Don't need any unnecessary stress traveling.. Maverik

Roam America · 09-11-2007, 05:08 PM

I just came back east and took I294 to I-80. I was heading South/East. The traffic North was a dead stop for miles. More construction that I ever remember in all my years going to Chicago. I suggest, as Romer1 did, take I-80 to I-39.