Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
Experience the ultimate Route 66 bus tour with Abbott Bus Lines on this unforgettable journey along America’s most iconic highway, the legendary “Mother Road.” Travel through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico as you explore historic small towns, classic roadside attractions, and some of the most famous Route 66 landmarks in the United States.
This guided Route 66 motorcoach tour features must-see stops including the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Cadillac Ranch, the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, the Route 66 Museum in Oklahoma and New Mexico, the Chain of Rocks Bridge, and countless vintage diners, museums, and Americana landmarks along the way. Each day highlights the rich history, culture, and nostalgia that make Route 66 one of the most sought-after travel experiences in the world.
Designed for comfort and convenience, this fully planned multi-day escorted tour from Abbott Bus Lines allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery while we handle the driving, lodging, and key experiences. Whether you’re a history lover, road trip enthusiast, or first-time visitor to Route 66, this tour delivers a truly memorable cross-country adventure filled with iconic sights and authentic Americana.
Date: June 14-27
| Pricing Per Person | Quad: $2,511 | Triple: $2,780 | Double: $3,150 | Single: $3,433 |
Itinerary Breakdown:
| Day 1: Departure to Indianapolis, IN | • Depart for Indianapolis, Indiana • Overnight: Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast |
| Day 2 – Illinois Route 66 Begins | • Breakfast included at hotel • Gemini Giant (Wilmington, IL) • Polk-A-Dot Drive-In (ice cream stop) • Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum (Pontiac, IL) • Ambler’s Texaco Gas Station • Two-Cell Jail photo stop • Sprague’s Super Service Station • Dinner: Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar • Overnight: Normal, Illinois (Comfort Suites) |
| Day 3 – Central Illinois Route 66 | • Virden Mine Riot historic stop • Illinois Brick Road scenic drive • Whirl-A-Whip ice cream stop • Turkey Tracks on Route 66 • Carlinville historic tour • Anderson Mansion lunch & tour • Cannonball Jail & Million Dollar Courthouse • Dinner: Duds Bar & Grill (Benld storytelling experience) • Overnight: Collinsville, Illinois (Drury Inn) |
| Day 4 – Missouri Route 66 Highlights | • Chain of Rocks Bridge Park (St. Louis, MO) • Cuba Murals outdoor art tour • Frisco’s Grill & Pub lunch • Route 66 Red Rocker (Fanning, MO) • Uranus Missouri Towne Center • Waynesville murals & Trail of Tears Memorial • Dinner: Mexican Villa (Springfield, MO) • Overnight: Springfield, Missouri (Best Western Rail Haven) |
| Day 5 – Ozarks & Kansas Route 66 | • Gay Parita Sinclair Station • Spenser Bridge crossing • Lottie’s Soda Shoppe • Red Oak II ghost town experience • Carthage historic courthouse tour • Praying Hands Memorial • Kan-O-Tex “Cars on the Route” (Galena, KS) • Gearhead Curios roadside stop • Rainbow Bridge crossing • Dinner & tour: Coleman Theater (Miami, OK) • Overnight: Miami, Oklahoma (Hampton Inn) |
| Day 6 – Oklahoma Route 66 Icons | • Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park • Route 66 Ribbon Road photo stop • Will Rogers Memorial Museum (lunch included) • Blue Whale of Catoosa • Tulsa Route 66 tour (Meadow Gold Mack, Cyrus Avery Plaza, Historical Village) • Dinner: Rock Café (Stroud, OK) • Overnight: Stroud, Oklahoma (Cattle Country Inn) |
| Day 7 – Oklahoma to Texas Route 66 | • Threatt Filling Station • POPS 66 soda stop • Route 66 Pony Bridge • Oklahoma Route 66 Museum • Conoco Tower & U-Drop Inn (Shamrock, TX) • Leaning Tower of Texas • Groom Cross • Slug Bug Ranch • Dinner: Big Texan Steak Ranch (Amarillo, TX) • Overnight: Amarillo, Texas (Cactus Cove Inn) |
| Day 8 – Texas Panhandle to New Mexico | • Cadillac Ranch (interactive art stop) • Milburn-Price Culture Museum • MidPoint Café (Ugly Crust Pie stop) • Arrival in Tucumcari, NM • Evening local festival experience (seasonal) • Overnight: Roadrunner Lodge Motel |
| Day 9 – Santa Rosa & Santa Fe | • Route 66 Auto Museum (Santa Rosa) • Arrival in Santa Fe, New Mexico • Santa Fe Plaza exploration • Free time for shopping & galleries • Overnight: Inn of the Governors (Santa Fe) |
| Day 10 – Santa Fe Guided Tour | • Guided city tour: • Loretto Chapel • St. Francis Cathedral • Historic Plaza • Afternoon free time • Overnight: Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Day 11 – New Mexico to Oklahoma Return | • Travel through Texas Panhandle • Meme’s D.O.C Café lunch stop (Amarillo, TX) • Devil’s Rope Museum (McLean, TX) • Overnight: Weatherford, Oklahoma (Lucille’s Hotel) |
| Day 12 – Oklahoma City & Joplin, MO | • Oklahoma City National Memorial tour • Travel to Joplin, Missouri • Route 66 Visitor Center • Bonnie & Clyde Hideout stop • Schifferdecker Park 3D art experience • Grand Falls scenic stop • Dinner: Drury Inn Kickback (Joplin) • Overnight: Joplin, Missouri |
| Day 13 – Missouri Caverns & Tennessee | • Fantastic Caverns (ride-through cave tour) • Travel to Clarksville, Tennessee • Overnight: Hampton Inn Clarksville |
| Day 14 – Return Home | • Breakfast included at hotel • Depart for home |
Other Inclusions
- 13 Nights Lodging
- 29 Meals
- Ice Cream Sundae at the Polka Dot Diner
- Ice Cream Treat at the Whirl-A-Whip
- Dessert at the Rockwood Motor Court
- Ice Cream and Route 66 Cookie at the Dairy King
- Ugly crust Pie at the Midpoint Café
- Dessert at the Devil’s Rope Museum
Operated by Abbott Bus Lines
Travel comfortably while we handle the driving, lodging, and logistics. Experience Route 66 the way it was meant to be seen—relaxed, immersive, and unforgettable.