Where to stop

Best places to stop between Chicago and Ann Arbor

The I-94 drive runs about 240 miles and 3.75 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 74 of 240

   1. Benton Harbor, MI

   A good first break, about 1.2 hours out of Chicago. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in Benton HarborWhere to stay in Benton Harbor

2. Mile 128 of 240

   2. Kalamazoo, MI

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 112 miles left to Ann Arbor.

   Hotels in KalamazooWhere to stay in Kalamazoo

Sights worth the detour

• Michigan Stadium, the Big House
• Zingerman's Deli
• Lake Michigan beaches at St. Joseph

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost