Collecting a Route 66 Centennial Passport — the iconic booklet where you gather stamps at historic Route 66 stops — is one of the most fun parts of exploring America’s Mother Road. While passports can be ordered online, you can also pick one up in person in Illinois at several official Route 66 stops and visitor centers.
Here’s where you can find a Route 66 passport as you begin or continue your Centennial journey across Illinois:
📍 1. Illinois Route 66 Museum and Visitors Center — Pontiac
Address: 110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL
This museum celebrates the history and culture of Route 66 and is a key spot to pick up and stamp your Route 66 Centennial Passport in central Illinois.
📍 2. Cruisin’ With Lincoln On 66 Visitors Center — Bloomington
Address: 200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL
This well-known visitor center offers detailed Route 66 info and passport access — perfect for travelers heading west from Chicago or east from Springfield.
📍 3. Ryburn Place — Normal
Address: 305 Pine St., Normal, IL
Ryburn Place is a classic stopping point that often has Route 66 materials, including passports and history on the Mother Road’s Central Illinois stretch.
📍 4. Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 — Joliet
Address: 9 W Class St, Joliet, IL
This museum is one of the first official stamp points on historic Route 66 and a great place to start or get your centennial passport before you drive west.
📍 5. Logan County Tourism Bureau — Lincoln
Address: 101 N Chicago St, Lincoln, IL
This tourism office serves as a helpful center for Route 66 travelers and usually carries passports and information for stamp locations.
📍 6. Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center — Litchfield
Address: 334 Historic Route 66 North, Litchfield, IL
Another excellent place to pick up or stamp your Route 66 passport if you’re exploring the heart of the route in the Land of Lincoln.
📌 Passport Tips in Illinois
🔹 Start early: In Illinois the Route 66 centennial passport stamping adventure often starts at Joliet, the westernmost Chicago metro stop on historic U.S. 66.
🔹 Stamp frequently: Most museums and visitor centers will stamp your passport as you visit — collect them to document your journey and possibly earn collectibles or recognition along the full Route.
🔹 Buy online first if possible: Some travelers order the Route 66 Passport online ahead of time to ensure they have it ready before pick-up.
Final Thought
Illinois is a rich starting leg of the Route 66 Centennial journey, and picking up your passport at these key stops — from Joliet to Litchfield — makes your road trip even more memorable. Each location offers not just a passport stand but a piece of Mother Road history worth exploring.
