Discover the Historic Charm of Blackhawk Battlefield Park

Getting There

• Car

  From anywhere in Corn Belt, you'll want to head towards US-20 W. Once on US-20 W, continue driving for approximately 30 minutes. Take the exit for IL-73 S toward Pearl City. After exiting, turn left onto IL-73 S and continue for about 10 minutes until you reach Pearl City. Turn right onto W Blackhawk Rd, and the park will be located on your left at 14109 W Blackhawk Rd, Pearl City, IL 61062. There are no parking fees at the park.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, begin by taking a local bus to the nearest major bus terminal in Corn Belt. From there, take a bus that goes to Freeport, IL. Once you arrive in Freeport, use a ride-sharing service or taxi to get to Blackhawk Battlefield Park. The address is 14109 W Blackhawk Rd, Pearl City, IL 61062. Note that there may be a fare for the bus and an additional cost for the ride-sharing service or taxi.

• Bicycle

  For those interested in cycling, you can start from Corn Belt and take local roads leading to US-20 W. Please ensure you have a GPS or map app for guidance, as some rural roads may not have dedicated bike lanes. Once you reach US-20 W, follow the same route as mentioned for cars, taking IL-73 S towards Pearl City, then turning onto W Blackhawk Rd. The total distance is about 20 miles, so prepare for a long ride.