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Chicago to Ohio · 5 days

Embark on a high-energy journey from the Windy City to the heart of Ohio, combining world-class roller coasters with exclusive visits to NFL training facilities and iconic football landmarks across the Buckeye State.

5days
15stops
1310km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Sandusky · Cleveland · Canton · Cincinnati — start in Chicago, end in Columbus.

DAY01

Millennium Park → Sandusky

500 km · 5h 23m driving · long drive · Overnight in Sandusky Bay
  1. 09:00
    Millennium Park· start
  2. 495 km · 5h 13m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Cedar Point
  4. 4.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Sandusky Bay· overnight
DAY02

CrossCountry Mortgage Campus → Huntington Bank Field

112 km · 1h 20m driving · Overnight in Huntington Bank Field
  1. 09:00
    CrossCountry Mortgage Campus· start
  2. 23 km · 15m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  4. 0.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Huntington Bank Field· overnight
DAY03

Pro Football Hall of Fame → Canton

100 km · 1h 21m driving · Overnight in Canton Memorial Civic Center
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Pro Football Hall of Fame· start
  2. 0.3 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
  4. 3.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Canton Memorial Civic Center· overnight
DAY04

Kings Island → Paycor Stadium

396 km · 4h 21m driving · Overnight in Paycor Stadium
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Kings Island· start
  2. 42 km · 27m
  3. 12:00
    Cincinnati Bengals Practice Facility
  4. 0.3 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Paycor Stadium· overnight
DAY05

Ohio Stadium → Ohio Statehouse

202 km · 2h 24m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Ohio Stadium· start
  2. 5.8 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Scioto Mile
  4. 0.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Ohio Statehouse
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 5h 23m driving — plan rest stops
  • Check NFL training camp schedules in advance as practice facility access is often restricted to specific summer dates.
  • Purchase Cedar Point and Kings Island tickets online to skip long entry lines and secure Fast Lane passes.
  • The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton typically requires 3-4 hours for a full experience.
  • Be mindful of heavy traffic on I-71 and I-75 when traveling between Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.