Great Lakes Adventure

Chicago, IL โ†’ Mackinaw City, MI

700.0 mi
5 days
5 stops
Resort Walmart Fuel Casino Parking
Moderate โ˜€๏ธ Best in Summer

Stop-by-Stop Itinerary

1

โ›ฝ Pilot Travel Center โ€” Gary, IN

Truck stop

Stage here to avoid Chicago traffic. Leave early morning. Wide diesel islands, DEF at pump.

2

๐Ÿ“ธ Indiana Dunes National Park

26 mi
Attraction

Beautiful sand dunes on Lake Michigan. Day stop โ€” RV parking at West Beach lot. No overnight.

3

๐Ÿณ Cracker Barrel โ€” Holland, MI

173 mi
Cracker barrel

Overnight parking. Holland is a charming Dutch town โ€” tulip festival in spring, beaches in summer.

4

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Traverse City State Park

384 mi
Overnight parking

RV sites on Grand Traverse Bay. Cherry capital of the world. Wine tours, beach days, sunsets.

5

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

510 mi
Overnight parking

Coach-friendly campground with views of Mackinac Bridge. Walk to Mackinaw City. Ferry to the island.