Midwest Motorhead Guided Car Caravan

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Midwest Motorhead Guided Car Caravan
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Duration: 6 days
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$1,600
Deposit: $250

About this trip

Celebrate all things automotive on this whirlwind tour of where the car became king


From the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the iconic Henry Ford Museum, Indiana and Michigan are truly the breadbasket of the American automobile, and each state is flush with remarkable museums. The problem? Seeing them all in one swoop! We've taken care of that!


Starting in Indy, you'll travel in a car caravan of no more than 20 cars with a lead car guiding the way. We'll show you all the best spots and handle all the hotels, attractions, and more!

Dates and Pricing

2027 Dates:

  • April 25-April 30

2027 Pricing Per Peron:

$1600 per person for dual occupancy ($3200 total), $2400 per person for single occupancy

Want more info?

Have questions? Click here for FAQ about this tour!


We're also always available via austin@2laneamerica.com for any other questions you may have! If you have a custom situation that doesn't fit the standard solo or dual occupancy packages, please let us know.

Itinerary Basics at a Glance

Trip Start: Indianapolis, IN

Trip End: South Bend, IN

States: 2 (IN, MI)


Day 1: Indianapolis, IN, Day 2: Indy to Auburn, IN, Day 3: Auburn, IN to Detroit, MI, Day 4: Detroit, MI, Day 5: Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo, MI, Day 6: Kalamazoo, MI to South Bend, IN

What's included

All hotel accommodations

6 nights of quality hotels

11 meals

6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

All group activities

Track tour of Indy, Several museums: Auburn, Henry Ford, Gilmore, Studebaker

and much more...

Trip tote bag, on-the-road trip snacks/water, souvenir-quality guide book, souvenir photo

What's not included

Any meals not mentioned

but, as always, plenty of options near each hotel!

Fuel

Budget about 1 tank every 1.5 days

Day 1

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Indianapolis, IN

Meet your fellow travelers in a city known for its obsession with speed. Enjoy a welcome dinner and rest up for an action-packed trip!


Hotel: Hampton Inn or similar

Featured Stops: none

Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2

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Indy to Auburn, IN

Today is all about the most iconic race track in the United States, maybe the world: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Enjoy their "kiss the bricks" guided tour and museum admission before heading north to Auburn, IN with an included lunch at a vintage filling station in Cammack, IN. On the way to Auburn, you'll get one more museum, but it's a secret we're keeping to ourselves for now!


Hotel: Holiday Inn Express or similar

Featured Stops: IMS, Cammack Station, secret stop!

Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3

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Auburn, IN to Detroit, MI

Day 3 starts with a visit to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, one of the most beautiful car museums in the world. See art deco cars in an art deco place! From there, we'll bop across the street for a quick visit to the National Truck & Auto Museum before heading on up to Motor City!


Hotel: Courtyard Marriott or similar

Featured Stops: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, National Truck & Auto Museum

Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4

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Detroit, MI

Time for the crown jewel of transportation museums! The Henry Ford. From iconic cars like JFK's limo to trains to Rosa Parks bus to airplanes and even a historic village, there's so much to see! We blocked out a whole day for this truly unbelievable place. After the museum, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at Ford's Garage.


Hotel: Courtyard Marriott or similar

Featured Stops: The Henry Ford

Included Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5

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Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo, MI

The amazing museums don't stop on day 5 as we travel to the Gilmore Car Museum. With over 400 cars on 80+ acres, many consider the Gilmore to be the best car-focused museum in the US. We'll spend plenty of time exploring it before heading down to Kalamazoo, MI for the night.


Hotel: Springhill Suites or similar

Featured Stops: Roush Collection, Gilmore Car Museum

Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

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Kalamazoo, MI to South Bend, IN

Our final day starts with the amazing Kalamazoo Air Zoo, a phenomenal air & space museum. Finally, our tour finds us at the Studebaker Museum, a car museum filled with all things Studebaker and even a lot of things you'd never expect. We finish the trip with a farewell dinner in South Bend!


Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Mishawaka

Featured Stops: Studebaker Museum

Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Location

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1. Indianapolis, IN, USA

Indianapolis, IN, USA

About your organizer

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OVER 1 MILLION MILES AND COUNTING! For the better part of a decade, Two Lane America has been on the road in some capacity with Route 66 always being a cornerstone of our travels. Austin Coop, founder and lead tour guide, has personally traversed the 2,400+ miles of Route 66 dozens and dozens of times. His love for the Mother Road led to lifelong friendships and partnerships with the small businesses and funky roadside attractions along the way.

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