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Road trip from Chicago to Denver

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ITINERARY

17h 42m1,002 miles20 stops
1
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
2
LaSalle Rotary Park
East 5th Road North Rt 6, West of I-39, LaSalle, IL 61307
3
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61102-3925
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.
4
Coloma Township Park District
508 E 11th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071-3027
5
Family Museum of Arts and Science
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722-7710
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
6
Quad City Botanical Center
2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-9008
7
Skellington Manor Event Center
420 18th St Suite 420, Rock Island, IL 61201-8711
Skellington Manor Event Center is a multi-use facility available private and public events. Located in downtown Rock Island, Il with easy access from anywhere in the quad cities. We host beautiful wedding receptions, hilarious Murder Mystery Dinners, challenging Escape Room Experiences, live entertainment and the areas premier haunted attraction. Check us out! The fun starts here!
8
Annelise Winery
15110 Highway 92, Indianola, IA 50125-8459
9
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
10
Fitness Sports
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
11
Hot Shops Art Center
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
12
Hollywood Candy
1209 Jackson St Omaha, NE, Omaha, NE 68102-2826
Hollywood Candy is a giant candy store proudly serving Omaha’s Old Market since 2007. We offer a large selection of housemate chocolate candy including our chocolate covered bacon, chocolate potato chips, candy cookie pops and our famous Peanut Butter Surprise. We have all flavors or Jelly Belly jelly beans and a large selection of M&M’s. We offer the largest selection of bulk candy in the area including hard to find retro brands, favorite brands like Hershey’s and Oreo, rock candy, gummies, sour candy, and lollipops. Our Soda Shoppe offers over 200 varieties of familiar and unique soda brands. We have the largest collection of PEZ dispensers for everyone to enjoy plus a large assortment for sale.
13
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102-1292
This property is temporary closed
14
Fun Plex
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
15
Holmes Park & Lake
70th and Normal Blvd., Lincoln, NE
The center of outdoor activity in the heart of Lincoln including a lake for boating and fishing, plus picnic grounds and hiking trails.
16
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE 68847-8043
17
Yanney Heritage Park
2020 W. 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68848
This city park is loaded with features which are free to the public including trails, labyrinth, gardens, lake, splash pads (summer only) and playgrounds. There is a Senior Center that has activities and lunch (for a fee). During the summer months, there is a concessions stand and rentals available (for a fee). There are two air-conditioned facilities to rent for gatherings (for a fee). Great place to relax, play, walk, explore, fish, kayak, picnic, meet and much more! For more information about rentals, contact the City Park and Rec office at 308-237-4644. To donate to the park, contact the Yanney Heritage Park Foundation office at 308-237-7095.
18
LoDo Massage Studio
3101 Walnut St Ste 200, Denver, CO 80205-2330
Therapeutic Massage Services! At LoDo Massage Studio, we believe a good massage can be a powerful tool to reshape and restore how your body feels and functions. Our massage therapists are talented, licensed, experts who are passionate about providing transformational therapeutic bodywork. Our studio encourages our LMTs to use their unique experience and skill to customize your massage to your body’s exact needs by using a wide range of modalities. Looking for a place to start? Named for our beloved city, our signature Mile High Massage service is tailored to suit you just right. You could also choose a relaxing Swedish massage, invigorating Sports Massage, or effective Neuromuscular Massage. We also offer add-ons like Aromatherapy, and Hot Towels to create a massage bespoke for your body.
19
The International Church of Cannabis
400 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80209-1817
Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during our world famous guided meditation/laser light show in Denver. Get swept away seven days a week as the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade, gallery, theater, art garden, and media room featuring over 10,000 video games on free play.
20
Cruise Room Bar
1600 17th St # CO in the Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 80202-1204
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OVERVIEW

Chicago to Denver
1
Start:Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9954) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
2
LaSalle Rotary Park
LaSalle, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
East 5th Road North Rt 6, West of I-39, LaSalle, IL 61307
3
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.
2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61102-3925
4
Coloma Township Park District
Rock Falls, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
508 E 11th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071-3027
5
Family Museum of Arts and Science
Bettendorf, Iowa·
4.5
(95) review
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722-7710
6
Quad City Botanical Center
Rock Island, Illinois·
4.5
(91) review
2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-9008
7
Skellington Manor Event Center
Rock Island, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Skellington Manor Event Center is a multi-use facility available private and public events. Located in downtown Rock Island, Il with easy access from anywhere in the quad cities. We host beautiful wedding receptions, hilarious Murder Mystery Dinners, challenging Escape Room Experiences, live entertainment and the areas premier haunted attraction. Check us out! The fun starts here!
420 18th St Suite 420, Rock Island, IL 61201-8711
8
Annelise Winery
Indianola, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
15110 Highway 92, Indianola, IA 50125-8459
9
Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
10
Fitness Sports
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
11
Hot Shops Art Center
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(96) review
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
12
Hollywood Candy
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.0
(99) review
Hollywood Candy is a giant candy store proudly serving Omaha’s Old Market since 2007. We offer a large selection of housemate chocolate candy including our chocolate covered bacon, chocolate potato chips, candy cookie pops and our famous Peanut Butter Surprise. We have all flavors or Jelly Belly jelly beans and a large selection of M&M’s. We offer the largest selection of bulk candy in the area including hard to find retro brands, favorite brands like Hershey’s and Oreo, rock candy, gummies, sour candy, and lollipops. Our Soda Shoppe offers over 200 varieties of familiar and unique soda brands. We have the largest collection of PEZ dispensers for everyone to enjoy plus a large assortment for sale.
1209 Jackson St Omaha, NE, Omaha, NE 68102-2826
13
Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(901) review
This property is temporary closed
2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102-1292
14
Fun Plex
Omaha, Nebraska·
3.5
(92) review
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
15
Holmes Park & Lake
Lincoln, Nebraska·
4.5
(90) review
The center of outdoor activity in the heart of Lincoln including a lake for boating and fishing, plus picnic grounds and hiking trails.
70th and Normal Blvd., Lincoln, NE
16
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Kearney, Nebraska·
4.0
(99) review
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE 68847-8043
17
Yanney Heritage Park
Kearney, Nebraska·
5.0
(90) review
This city park is loaded with features which are free to the public including trails, labyrinth, gardens, lake, splash pads (summer only) and playgrounds. There is a Senior Center that has activities and lunch (for a fee). During the summer months, there is a concessions stand and rentals available (for a fee). There are two air-conditioned facilities to rent for gatherings (for a fee). Great place to relax, play, walk, explore, fish, kayak, picnic, meet and much more! For more information about rentals, contact the City Park and Rec office at 308-237-4644. To donate to the park, contact the Yanney Heritage Park Foundation office at 308-237-7095.
2020 W. 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68848
18
LoDo Massage Studio
Denver, Colorado·
5.0
(99) review
Therapeutic Massage Services! At LoDo Massage Studio, we believe a good massage can be a powerful tool to reshape and restore how your body feels and functions. Our massage therapists are talented, licensed, experts who are passionate about providing transformational therapeutic bodywork. Our studio encourages our LMTs to use their unique experience and skill to customize your massage to your body’s exact needs by using a wide range of modalities. Looking for a place to start? Named for our beloved city, our signature Mile High Massage service is tailored to suit you just right. You could also choose a relaxing Swedish massage, invigorating Sports Massage, or effective Neuromuscular Massage. We also offer add-ons like Aromatherapy, and Hot Towels to create a massage bespoke for your body.
3101 Walnut St Ste 200, Denver, CO 80205-2330
19
The International Church of Cannabis
Denver, Colorado·
5.0
(992) review
Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during our world famous guided meditation/laser light show in Denver. Get swept away seven days a week as the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade, gallery, theater, art garden, and media room featuring over 10,000 video games on free play.
400 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80209-1817
20
Cruise Room Bar
Denver, Colorado·
4.5
(98) review
1600 17th St # CO in the Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 80202-1204

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What's the driving distance between Chicago and Denver?
The distance is 1,002 miles
What's the travel time between Chicago and Denver?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 42m mins in normal traffic
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