Hi there I live in the Quad Cities area and have a sister that lives in the Indy area. It's 5 hours by car coming the way of 74. (on the bike with stops about 6) You can take 474 around Peoria signs say Moline/Rock Island or You can stay straight on 74 and just watch your speed, it drops in Peoria.
What you actually need to do is stay on 74 as it turns into I80. There is a big interchange of I-74, 280 and 80. Do not take the 280-I74 thru.(I74 bridge is under heavy construct and you could be sitting for awhile. Do not take 280, it's puts you back on I80 pass the 61 exit.) Stay straight and yes the I80 bridge is unconstruction too, but it's not bad. Once you cross the Mississippi River than you'll have approx. 16 miles to the exit for 61N.
It's been a heck of year for construction up here. I'll be leaving after work around 4:30-5pm, should just take me about 1 1/2 hrs. to get up there.
Also IL has state Motorcycle cops and they are sneeky little devils with hidding spots.
Everyone have a safe ride and watch for the orange barrels.
Do not look back and ask why, look forward and ask, why not?
