Chicagoland is a twisted network of freeways, tollways and backstreets. There is literally a myriad of routes to choose from when going somewhere in this city and it's surrounding suburbs. I, personally choose to stay off of the freeways & tollways. I don't like weaving through busy traffic, avoiding big rigs & slower cars, all the while trying to stay out of the way of the impatient, speeding commuters. I can do it, but I am usually a bundle of nerves before, during and afte