[MFpoker]

ok first of all I took a trip from PA to WA last summer and it was awesome. you should take I-90 west from the chicago area, not that boring northern route that you're planning on. plus the weather is going to be terrrrrrible.

a few stops are a must...

-chicago is a fun place to party and spend the night
-yellowstone national park - one of the most beautiful places on earth. finally
-grand teton national park - the other most beautiful place on the earth.
-seattle has casinos, btw.