Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours Seasons

The National Park Service does not operate any facilities within the Corridor. Hours and days of operation at the numerous parks, historic sites and other visitor attractions remain fairly constant year-round, and are set by each managing entity.

Local Partners Information Resources

Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau

Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau

Chicago Office of Tourism

Illinois Bureau of Tourism

Canal Corridor Association

Getting There

Plane

Both of Chicago's major airports (O'Hare and Midway) are served by numerous airlines.

Car

Five interstates (39, 55, 80, 355, and 294) run through or bisect the Corridor.

Public Transportation

Pace Suburban Bus Service (847) 364-7223 operates between Midway Airport and Joliet, and the Chicago metropolitan region. METRA (Metropolitan Rail) (312) 322-6777 operates two lines between Chicago and Joliet: the Heritage Corridor and the Rock Island. Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL) has stops in Chicago (Union Station), Summit and Joliet.

Getting Around

The easiest method is by private vehicle