ILLINOIS LIBRARY ATURBANArCHAMPAIGN BOOKSTACKS ^7X 385 C1755x f lliinois apartment ofTransportation 2009 by Amtrak® in Illinois Chicago A world-class city where walking is the norm Amtrak’s Chicago Union Station, located in the bustling downtown Loop area, offersthe perfect urban getawayto exciting shopping, hotels, museums, restaurants, entertainment and attractions, many within walking distance. Extensive public transporta- tion on the CTA is a low-cost alternative to driving, with advance purchase visitor passes available at discount rates starting at $5.75 for a 24-hour pass. Nearby hotels includethe Holiday Inn & Suites Down- W town and The Hotel Chicago, City Center. Visitthe official Visitor Information Center at 77 E. Randolph (across from Millennium Park) forfree maps, brochures and attraction information. www.explorechicago.org • 1-877-244-2250 Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Amtrak station is in the main downtown area, near restaurants, entertainment and shops. It is within walking distance ofthe beautiful SIU Campus. The Train Inn Bed & Breakfast, an arts and crafts bungalow, is a 7-blockwalkfrom the station. www.cctb.org • 1-800-526-1500 Centralia Fabulous Recreation Complex - $2.50 day Pass The Amtrak station is next to the popular Recreation Complex and convenient to all of downtown. Many local businesses, from the Centralia House Restaurant to Characters Bookstore Sandwich and Coffee House, participate in a local chamber of commerce and tourism program with special offersforAmtrak riders. America’s Best Value Inn/Bell Tower is four blocks from Amtrak. www.centraliail.com • 1-888-533-2600 Bikes welcome on manytrains TakeyourbicycleontheAmtrak®mini, Saluki, BICYCLES LincolnService, IllinoisZephyrandCarlSandberg for$10.Spaceislimitedandreservationsrequired. Ownersmustloosenhandlebarsandturnthem sidewaystoplacebicyclesinluggageracks. Illinoishasthousandsofmilesofbikepaths andbicycle-friendlyroads. ForIllinoisbicycle ONTRAINS mapsshowingtrailsandpointsofinterest,go to:www.dot.il.gov/bikemap/bikehome.html/. Galesburg CarlSandburg’s Home Galesburg’s Amtrak station is the cornerstone of the South Seminary Street Historic District, with its Railroad Museum, charming shops and dining. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is next to the station, and the rest of downtown isjust a few blocks. America’s BestValue Inn is a 7- block walkfrom the station. www.visitgalesburg.com • 1-800-916-3330 Kewanee Good’s Furniture (309) 852-5656 Thefabulous Good’s Furniture store complex is downtown, only afew blocks from Kewanee’sAmtrak station. Stay at Good’s Bed & Breakfast or walk six blocks to Aunt Daisy’s Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy stores and restaurants nearthe station. www.kewanee-il.com • 309-852-2175 Macomb Western Illinois University The Amtrak station is two blocks north ofthe down- town, which has a wide variety of unique stores and restaurants. The focal point of downtown is the Mc- Donough County Courthouse, a nineteenth century gem that welcomes visitors. The Inselhaus Bed & Breakfast and The Pineapple Inn Bed & Breakfast are just blocks from the Amtrak station. www.makeitmacomb.com • 309-833-1315 The Inselhaus starts at $90/night, The Pineapple Inn $115/night. Both offer Amtrak riders a 10% discount. — m ! ,, Mf| Mendota Railroad Museum Mendota’sAmtrak station shares the same building as its Railroad Museum. Downtown is rightthere, with its variety of restaurants, shops, and museums. Lord Stocking’s Bed & Breakfast is within walking distance. www.mendotachamber.com • (815)-539-6507 Normal Illinois State University The Amtrak station is at the south edge ofthe ISU campus. The Children’s Discovery Museum is across from the station, as is the completely redeveloped Uptown Normal. The magnificent new Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is two blocks away and opens in fall of2009. www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org • 800-433-8226 Springfield State Capital ofIllinois -Abe Lincoln - History Springfield is a pedestrian-friendly city with many at- tractions, historic sites, stores and great restaurants nearthe Amtrak station. The Abraham Lincoln Presi- dential Library and Museum is a 4-mintue walk from the station. Also nearby is the State Capitol Com- plex. The President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, State House Inn, Springfield Hilton, Homestyle Inn & Suites, Mansion View Inn & Suites and Pasfield House Inn Bed & Breakfast are within walking distance. www.visitspringfield-il.com • 800-545-7300 T UseSMTD'sHistoricRoute buses toseeSpringfield historicvisitorsites. All-dayticket$3, goodon all SMTDbuses. Formoredetailsvisit www.smtd.org orcall217-522-5531. 1 Illinois TouristInformation: 1-800-2CONNECT or www.enjoyilIinois.com IllinoisAmtrakInformation, Facts&SpecialOffers: www.dot.il.gov/amtrak . TRAVEL AMTRAK® MIDWEEK FOR BEST PRICES. 1-800-USA-RAIL • Amtrak.com. wayfrom Chicago Starting at Carbondale $32 Centralia $28 Kewanee $16 Macomb $19 Mendota $10 Normal-Bloomington $12 Springfield $18 Galesburg $19 NearSpringfieldAmtrakStation ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM OFF REGULAR ADULT $1 .00 ADMISSION (Limited to fourtickets) Validuntil December3 201 1, www.PresidentLincoln.org m A T n Noi^ Customer UNIVERSITYOFILLINOIS-URBANA BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL HOTEL&CONFERENCECENT 3 0112 101854302 ComplimentaryLunch Entree with Purchase ofEntree 201BroadwayAvenue Normal,IL61761 309.862.9000 www.marriottnormal.com CHICAGO GUIDE Get great discounts TO SPECIAL VALUES on Chicago museums attractions, and restaurants! To printyour visitor discount coupons! Visit www.ExploreChicago.org/coupons BroughttoyoubytheChicagoOfficeofTourism. CTATravelB^argain:24-hourunlimitedridepass$5.75 fAMTRAK ILLINOIS™ Fares,schedules,routesandotherinformationsubjecttochangewithoutnotice. 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