With most of Illinois being rural farmland, learning how to safely drive at night is a rite of passage for many Midwesterners. On the opposite spectrum are the state’s highways, which can be a lesson in survival, themselves. Either way, the wide open roads make for plenty of great driving trips in Illinois. Yet, not every roadway is created equal. In fact, the most terrifying roads in Illinois may scare you for reasons all over the map — physically or psychologically.

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Have you ever driven any of the most terrifying roads in Illinois? What’s your scariest experience? Is there a road that we missed? Tell us in the comments! And if you’re looking for Illinois road trip ideas, check out these 10 best trips everyone should take at least once!

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