WHERE TO STAY IN ILLINOIS

 Across from Grant Park, this sleek hotel with a glass exterior is a 13-minute walk from fine art exhibits at The Art Institute of Chicago and a 5-minute walk from Museum Campus Metra station.

Relaxed rooms feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and Bluetooth speakers, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add city views; some have sitting areas. Room service is available.

Amenities include a restaurant, and a swanky bar with a nightclub, plus a gym and a contemporary lounge. Breakfast and valet parking (fee) are available. 

 Open since 1960 on historic Route 66 in Cicero, this stalwart, roadside budget motel is a mile from the nearest Metra station and 8 miles to downtown Chicago.

The simple, cozy rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV and private bathrooms. Suites add hot tubs and, in some cases, fireplaces or separate sitting areas.

A vending machine with pizza and frozen foods can be found in the lobby. 

 "Braidwood Motel, in Braidwood, IL, is the area's leading motel serving Grundy and Will Counties and surrounding areas. We offer free in room Wi-Fi, HBO and cable, a fridge and microwave in every room, daily and weekly rates and more. For your next motel stay, contact Braidwood Motel in Braidwood." 

 Off historic Route 66, this modern 2-story hotel is 1.5 miles from Lincoln Amtrak station, 2.4 miles from Kickapoo Creek County Park, and 3.7 miles from Logan County Airport.

The straightforward rooms offer complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and desks, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas; some feature whirlpool tubs. Children 12 and under stay free with a parent.

A hot breakfast buffet, and parking for cars and large vehicles are complimentary. There's also an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center. 

Owned by Long time Route 66 Supporters

 This property is ranked in the top 5% of all Holiday Inn Express & Suites worldwide. When looking at hotels near Springfield, IL or St. Louis, MO consider the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Litchfield, IL hotel, which is within minutes of attractions, restaurants and more. Whether you're here for business or to relax, our Litchfield hotel provides you with quality amenities, including free wireless Internet access. 

 Across the street from Constitution Trail, this hotel and conference center is 2.4 miles from Illinois State University and 4 miles from the airport.

All of the traditionally decorated rooms have free WiFi, coffeemakers and flat-screens with cable. Most also have minifridges and microwaves. Suites add iPod clock radios, fireplaces and/or sofas.

Amenities include a casual steakhouse restaurant, a heated pool, a sauna and a whirlpool, along with a fitness center. Parking, a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour airport shuttle are free. The property also offers 7,000 sq ft of event and conference space.