Old Joliet Prison
Route 66 Association of Illinois
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Location Details
The Old Joliet Prison is a historic Route 66 landmark located at 1125 Collins Street in Joliet, Illinois. It sits roughly 40 miles southwest of Chicago and operates as a popular heritage tourism stop managed alongside the local historical museum.
Location and Visit Details
Address: 1125 N. Collins Street, Joliet, IL 60432
Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tour Cost: Self-guided ground tours cost approximately $22
Travel Time: About a 1-hour drive southwest from downtown Chicago
Key Site Features
Architecture: Designed in 1858 by W.W. Boyington using striking gothic castellated stone.
Route 66 Connection: Serves as a major anchor attraction along the historic Mother Road alignment in Will County.
Pop Culture History: Famous for appearing in the opening scene of The Blues Brothers and as the primary setting for the TV series Prison Break.
