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September 26, 2023

There's a Perfect Fall Road Trip in Every Direction from Chicago

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There's a Perfect Fall Road Trip in Every Direction from Chicago

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It’s officially fall, and the City Cast team is going road tripping! Host Jacoby Cochran, lead producer Simone Alicea, newsletter editor Sidney Madden, and marketing coordinator Jermaine Thomas each picked a direction and gave us their best road trip ideas. Whether you’re in it for the leaf peeping, tasty treats, a little fright, or a cozy vibe, we’ve got getaways for you!


This is the first of three parts of our Fall Getaway Guide. Tomorrow, we find the best trips you can take without a car. And on Thursday we’ll tell you everything you need to know about camping and getting outdoors.


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