Traveling this Thanksgiving? You're joining 53 million other people doing so. And 43.8 million of those people are expected to travel by car.
That means a lot more vehicles on the road— and according to AAA, Chicago is predicted to be one of the worst corridors for holiday traffic this week, according to AAA.
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In fact, more than triple the delays are expected.
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Think you'll beat traffic by hitting the road tomorrow afternoon? Make sure you've got a good playlist prepped, because you might get stuck right in it.
Best Times for Chicago Road Travel on Thanksgiving Week
- Wednesday, Nov. 24: After 9 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 25: Before 11 a.m.
- Friday, Nov. 26: Before 11 a.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 27: Before 12 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 28: Before 12 p.m.
Worst Times for Chicago Road Travel on Thanksgiving Week
- Wednesday, Nov. 24: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 25: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 26: 1 p.m,. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 27: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 28: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
AAA recommends checking COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Map for travel restrictions near you, and TripTik.AAA.com to stay up-to-date on traffic and closures in your area.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released its recommendations for holiday gatherings and related travel, saying that the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible.
