Walk Across Illinois features a variety of virtual journeys throughout the state that allows you to learn about the state's history and geography while logging miles. It is a fun, simple tool that motivates you to be active every day!
Each route includes historical information related to the route's theme, as well as fun facts and other features.
Click on any of the route names for more information.
Lincoln Highway Route The Lincoln Highway route is included in the Mileage Challenge program. It will take participants on a virtual trip across 123 miles of the historic Lincoln Highway in Illinois.
View Lincoln Highway Route of walkacrossillinois.org in a larger map
The Walk Across Illinois Challenge Route The 595-mile south-to-north trip is for our most ambitious participants. The route covers almost every region of Illinois. You begin at the Superman statue in Metropolis and wind your way to Winthrop Harbor on the Wisconsin state line.
View The Walk Across Illinois Challenge Route: walkacrossillinois.org in a larger map
Walk the Walk Challenge Learn about the history and geography of Illinois. The 375-mile trip from Rock Island to Springfield (via Chicago) includes information on transportation choices, healthy eating and 19th and 20th century historical events.
Springfield is the capital of Illinois and has a lot of political activity going on. Many laws are debated and decided in this town.
