Road trip from Champaign to Rockford
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ITINERARY
3h 24m182 miles37 stops
1
Sholem Aquatic Center
2
Hessel Park
3
The Virginia Theatre
4
Cowboy Monkey
5
Esquire Lounge
6
Illinois Terminal
7
Pour Bros. Taproom
8
Brainstorm Escapes
Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!
9
Centennial Park Champaign
10
State Farm Center
11
West Side Park
12
Krannert Art Museum
13
Brothers Bar and Grill
I am trying to claim the new location of our Brothers bar and grill (Fort Collins). It is already listed but not attached to our account
14
Mount Hope Cemetery
15
Larry Kanfer Photography
Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.
16
Antiques & More at Staley Road, Inc.
Over 8000 square feet, 80 vendors, a must see Antique Mall with something for everyone. Antiques, vintage clothing, mid-century, retro, Amish made candies, candles, soaps, advertising signs, furniture, glassware, jewelry, and more. Stop in for a free cup of coffee or hot tea and browse to your hearts content. Handicap accessible. We also have a Kid's Corner for the young to color will you shop
17
AMC Champaign 13
18
Legends Golf Club
19
Boneyard Creek Trail
20
CherryVale Mall
CherryVale Mall, located in Rockford, IL, features Bergner's, Macy's, Sears, JCPenney, and a Food Court. The District at CherryVale offers stores such as Chico's, Talbot's, and Coldwater Creek.
21
The Pottery Lounge
22
Busch Jewelers
23
WM DaySpa Salon
Here at WM DaySpa Salon, we go above and beyond to deliver the services you expect. Our customer service is far superior to what your typical salon can offer. We are committed to getting to know our customers and building a lasting relationship. At WM DaySpa, you are more than just a customer, you are part of something much bigger. To maintain our reputation of excellence and keep our customers satisfied, we offer a comprehensive array of health and beauty services, including: body care, hair care, hair removal, cosmetics, facials, nail care, skin care, and others. We are passionate about giving our team continued inspiration and education to ensure that we are on the forefront of fashion and beauty. We also offer a variety of packages to meet your needs, and both ladies and gentlemen are welcome! At WM we have built our reputation as "Daymakers." What is unique about our staff is their commitment to every guest and to each other. They are passionate about sharing their talents and skills with one another to create an environment where everyone is at their best. At WM we love what we do - and our goal is to share that love and passion through every guest experience.
24
East State Antique Mall
The oldest Antique Mall in Rockford, Illinois. With over 100 Dealers, and 20,000 square foot of shopping joy!
25
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This year-round garden, which started as a commercial nursery, includes 155 acres of trees and 300 woody plant species mapped and labeled. The gardens include: a Rhododendron and Azalea dell, Hosta Garden, Nancy Olsen's Children's Garden, Fountain Garden, Demonstration Garden, Peony Garden, Grasses Garden,Woodland Wildflower Garden and Plant-a-Row garden. There are several signature events hosted each year also. Botanica luncheon,Garden Fair, Plant Sale, Woodsong Concert Series, Autumn in the Arboretum and Twilight in the Garden are all popular annual events.
26
815 Escape
We are Rockfords latest and greatest escape room challenge! Looking for a fun outing to challenge your mind and bring you and your group closer together? Look no further! Here at 815 Escape you will be sure to find fun and exciting puzzles and riddles within our rooms! Solve them all as you fight against the clock and get out before your hour is up!
27
Big Timber Axe Throwing
28
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. The museum complex contains the historic house museum, barn, and carriage house from the Tinker family. In addition, the property is the home of the founding site of Rockford and contains a Pre-Columbian Native American conical mound.
29
West Rock Wake Park
Whether you're a first time rider or a pro wakeboarder, West Rock has everything you need for a great day at the lake. By removing the need for an expensive boat with an environmentally friendly cable system, wakeboarding is now accessible to everyone! (First time riders please book a "never ever" class on our website).
30
Carlyle Brewing Co.
31
The Standard
32
Rockford City Market
33
BMO Harris Bank Center
34
Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum
35
Discovery Center Museum
Discovery Center is a children's science museum with more than 300 hands-on exhibits relating to the human body, simple machines, agriculture, sports, color and light, air and flight and communication. In addition, Discovery Center has an outdoor park complete with a dinosaur dig pit, sandbox, swings, slides, echo tubes, climbing structure, water play area, Secret Garden and more. The museum has garnered local, state and national recognition as one of the top children's museums in the country.
36
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Anderson Japanese Gardens is proud of its longstanding reputation as one of the highest quality Japanese gardens in North America. Our passion, however, is how the Garden positively impacts individuals and the communities where they live. We are committed to presenting first-class programs, events, and opportunities that bring people together in this uplifting natural setting.
37
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
The Laurent House in Rockford, IL is the only building ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for a person with a disability. Wright considered the home one of the best 35 works of his career. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to nature.
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OVERVIEW
Champaign to Rockford
1
Start:Sholem Aquatic Center
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(25) review
2205 Sangamon Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61821-4981
2
Start:Hessel Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(47) review
1401 Grandview Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6826
3
Start:The Virginia Theatre
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(64) review
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3928
4
Start:Cowboy Monkey
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(7) review
6 E Taylor St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4025
5
Start:Esquire Lounge
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(37) review
106 N Walnut St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4010
6
Start:Illinois Terminal
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(30) review
45 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4076
7
Start:Pour Bros. Taproom
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(6) review
40 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4021
8
Start:Brainstorm Escapes
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
5.0
(35) review
Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!
9
Start:Centennial Park Champaign
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
10
Start:State Farm Center
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(77) review
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6950
11
Start:West Side Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(34) review
400 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3827
12
Start:Krannert Art Museum
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(54) review
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913
13
Start:Brothers Bar and Grill
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
3.0
(3) review
I am trying to claim the new location of our Brothers bar and grill (Fort Collins). It is already listed but not attached to our account
14
Start:Mount Hope Cemetery
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(5) review
611 E Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6940
15
Start:Larry Kanfer Photography
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
5.0
(31) review
Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.
16
Start:Antiques & More at Staley Road, Inc.
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(3) review
Over 8000 square feet, 80 vendors, a must see Antique Mall with something for everyone. Antiques, vintage clothing, mid-century, retro, Amish made candies, candles, soaps, advertising signs, furniture, glassware, jewelry, and more. Stop in for a free cup of coffee or hot tea and browse to your hearts content. Handicap accessible. We also have a Kid's Corner for the young to color will you shop
17
Start:AMC Champaign 13
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(24) review
910 Meijer Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61822-1237
18
Start:Legends Golf Club
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(3) review
4551 Nicklaus Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61822-1166
19
Start:Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
20
Start:CherryVale Mall
Rockford, Illinois·
4.0
(33) review
CherryVale Mall, located in Rockford, IL, features Bergner's, Macy's, Sears, JCPenney, and a Food Court. The District at CherryVale offers stores such as Chico's, Talbot's, and Coldwater Creek.
21
Start:The Pottery Lounge
Rockford, Illinois·
3.5
(3) review
646 McCorkle Blvd Next to Kohl's, Rockford, IL 61112-1017
22
Start:Busch Jewelers
Rockford, Illinois·
5.0
(3) review
1960 Pawlisch Dr, Rockford, IL 61112-1012
23
Start:WM DaySpa Salon
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(48) review
Here at WM DaySpa Salon, we go above and beyond to deliver the services you expect. Our customer service is far superior to what your typical salon can offer. We are committed to getting to know our customers and building a lasting relationship. At WM DaySpa, you are more than just a customer, you are part of something much bigger. To maintain our reputation of excellence and keep our customers satisfied, we offer a comprehensive array of health and beauty services, including: body care, hair care, hair removal, cosmetics, facials, nail care, skin care, and others. We are passionate about giving our team continued inspiration and education to ensure that we are on the forefront of fashion and beauty. We also offer a variety of packages to meet your needs, and both ladies and gentlemen are welcome! At WM we have built our reputation as "Daymakers." What is unique about our staff is their commitment to every guest and to each other. They are passionate about sharing their talents and skills with one another to create an environment where everyone is at their best. At WM we love what we do - and our goal is to share that love and passion through every guest experience.
24
Start:East State Antique Mall
Rockford, Illinois·
5.0
(4) review
The oldest Antique Mall in Rockford, Illinois. With over 100 Dealers, and 20,000 square foot of shopping joy!
25
Start:Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(83) review
This year-round garden, which started as a commercial nursery, includes 155 acres of trees and 300 woody plant species mapped and labeled. The gardens include: a Rhododendron and Azalea dell, Hosta Garden, Nancy Olsen's Children's Garden, Fountain Garden, Demonstration Garden, Peony Garden, Grasses Garden,Woodland Wildflower Garden and Plant-a-Row garden. There are several signature events hosted each year also. Botanica luncheon,Garden Fair, Plant Sale, Woodsong Concert Series, Autumn in the Arboretum and Twilight in the Garden are all popular annual events.
26
Start:815 Escape
Rockford, Illinois·
5.0
(4) review
We are Rockfords latest and greatest escape room challenge! Looking for a fun outing to challenge your mind and bring you and your group closer together? Look no further! Here at 815 Escape you will be sure to find fun and exciting puzzles and riddles within our rooms! Solve them all as you fight against the clock and get out before your hour is up!
27
Start:Big Timber Axe Throwing
Rockford, Illinois·
5.0
(3) review
4249 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2058
28
Start:Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(61) review
Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. The museum complex contains the historic house museum, barn, and carriage house from the Tinker family. In addition, the property is the home of the founding site of Rockford and contains a Pre-Columbian Native American conical mound.
29
Start:West Rock Wake Park
Rockford, Illinois·
5.0
(6) review
Whether you're a first time rider or a pro wakeboarder, West Rock has everything you need for a great day at the lake. By removing the need for an expensive boat with an environmentally friendly cable system, wakeboarding is now accessible to everyone! (First time riders please book a "never ever" class on our website).
30
Start:Carlyle Brewing Co.
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
215 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104-1010
31
Start:The Standard
Rockford, Illinois·
4.0
(4) review
The Standard 214 East State, Rockford, IL 61104
32
Start:Rockford City Market
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(39) review
124 N Water St, Rockford, IL 61107-3960
33
Start:BMO Harris Bank Center
Rockford, Illinois·
4.0
(63) review
300 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61101-1238
34
Start:Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(4) review
211 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1010
35
Start:Discovery Center Museum
Rockford, Illinois·
5.0
(340) review
Discovery Center is a children's science museum with more than 300 hands-on exhibits relating to the human body, simple machines, agriculture, sports, color and light, air and flight and communication. In addition, Discovery Center has an outdoor park complete with a dinosaur dig pit, sandbox, swings, slides, echo tubes, climbing structure, water play area, Secret Garden and more. The museum has garnered local, state and national recognition as one of the top children's museums in the country.
36
Start:Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(863) review
Anderson Japanese Gardens is proud of its longstanding reputation as one of the highest quality Japanese gardens in North America. Our passion, however, is how the Garden positively impacts individuals and the communities where they live. We are committed to presenting first-class programs, events, and opportunities that bring people together in this uplifting natural setting.
37
Start:Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
Rockford, Illinois·
4.5
(63) review
The Laurent House in Rockford, IL is the only building ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for a person with a disability. Wright considered the home one of the best 35 works of his career. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to nature.
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What's the driving distance between Champaign and Rockford?
The distance is 182 miles
What's the travel time between Champaign and Rockford?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 24m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Rockford?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Rockford
What’s the weather like in Rockford?
The weather in Rockford is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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