Where to stop

Best places to stop between Chicago and Madison

The I-90 drive runs about 150 miles and 2.5 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 84 of 150

   1. Rockford, IL

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 66 miles left to Madison.

   Hotels in RockfordWhere to stay in Rockford

2. Mile 115 of 150

   2. Janesville, WI

   The last big stop before Madison, 35 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in JanesvilleWhere to stay in Janesville

Sights worth the detour

• Camp Randall Stadium and Jump Around
• State Street to the Capitol
• Memorial Union Terrace

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