Bon Voyage - Great Lakes USA

Established in 1979, Bon Voyage’s focus has always centred upon offering high quality, high value travel arranged to suit the exact requirements of their customers. Their experienced team of experts are there to draw upon hundreds of Transatlantic trips of their own.

They take pleasure in offering advice, information and an unswerving commitment to customer service.

Below you will find a sample itinerary. For all up-to-date Great Lakes itineraries, please call the Bon Voyage team on 0330 021 0117

Stages of the trip

St Louis

Arrive in St Louis in the early afternoon with plenty of time to explore The Gateway Arch Riverfront.
Springfield (2-3)

Depart St Louis and hit the open road on Route 66. Only 97 miles to Springfield but the drive is filled with retro roadside stops and main streets straight out of the movies. In Springfield, the capital of Illinois and home of Abraham Lincoln, visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and take in the speciality shops and antique stores.

100 miles / 160 km
Grand Haven (4)

This part of the Great Lakes is blessed with beautiful beaches and Grand Haven is famous for its “singing sands” a unique phenomenon to Western Michigan beaches. Take a walk and listen for yourself.

344 miles / 550 km
Mackinac City (5-6)

Enjoy a Harbour Trolley ride in Grand Haven and then head off to one of the top places to see in the state of Michigan, Mackinac City. The main street is packed with unique stores and restaurants. Step back in time with a visit to Mackinac Island where all transportation is by horse and buggy, bicycle or foot.

258 miles / 513 km
Marquette (7)

Your drive will take you through the Seney National Wildlife Refuge which is home to 200 species of birds. Marquette is known as the “warm people – cool city” and downtown is sure to be a favourite.

166 miles / 266 km
Sturgeon Bay (8)

Pass through Escanaba, a wonderful waterfront community before entering the state of Wisconsin. Stop off at Green Bay, a must visit for American football fans and then head down to Sturgeon Bay where you can swim, sail or take a tour of an art gallery.

217 miles / 347 km
Milwaukee (9)

Home of Happy Days, Harley Davidson, Miller Brewing Company, the Milwaukee Brewers major league baseball team and the largest music festival in the world – are just five of the highlights of Milwaukee.

165 miles / 264 km
Chicago (10-11)

Drive straight to Chicago to enjoy a night on the town and then the last day exploring just some of the delights of Chicago – The John Hancock Building to the Magnificent Mile for some final shopping before you head home.

90 miles / 140 km