A couple buddies of mine and I are road tripping to just NW of Chicago early in january, we're actually planning to leave the 31st of December. We usually just take the turnpike the entire way, but this time we have a couple days due to unforseen circumstances.

Anyway, what are some good roads to take and better yet, what are some good places to stop along the way? Like i said we have a couple days, so the route really isn't set but it can't be too crazy... I'll save trips like that for when my gf graduates...