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📅 Daily Advocacy Walk Plan
Start: April 4, Indianapolis
Finish: April 20, Chicago
Target daily walk: 15–18 miles (with rest/advocacy days spaced every ~6 days)
Day 1 — Sat, Apr 4
Route: Indianapolis → Zionsville
Approx Distance: 16 mi
Google Maps Walking Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Indianapolis,+IN/Zionsville,+IN/
Air BNB - Main Street
Day 2 — Sun, Apr 5 — REST + ADVOCACY in Zionsville
No mileage. Use this day for community meetings, press, events, and recovery.
Same hotels as above in Zionsville/Whitestown region.
Day 3 — Mon, Apr 6
Route: Zionsville → Lebanon
Approx Distance: ~18 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Zionsville,+IN/Lebanon,+IN/
Hotel in Lebanon:
- Holiday Inn Express Lebanon – A convenient stop in Lebanon.
Day 4 — Tue, Apr 7
Route: Lebanon → Frankfort
Approx Distance: ~20 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lebanon,+IN/Frankfort,+IN/
Hotels in Frankfort:
Options include several mid-range and economy hotels — best to book early in Frankfort.
Day 5 — Wed, Apr 8
Route: Frankfort → Delphi
Approx Distance: ~19 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Frankfort,+IN/Delphi,+IN/
Hotel in Delphi:
Check local inns/motels and B&Bs in Delphi area (smaller market).
Day 6 — Thu, Apr 9 — REST + ADVOCACY in Delphi
Recovery, press, and community engagement.
Day 7 — Fri, Apr 10
Route: Delphi → Monticello
Approx Distance: ~18 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Delphi,+IN/Monticello,+IN/
Hotels in Monticello:
Options include Fairfield Inn & Suites Monticello and local motels (book ahead).
Day 8 — Sat, Apr 11
Route: Monticello → Winamac
Approx Distance: ~18 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Monticello,+IN/Winamac,+IN/
Hotels in Winamac:
Small town options; plan ahead with local motels.
Day 9 — Sun, Apr 12
Route: Winamac → Logansport
Approx Distance: ~18 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Winamac,+IN/Logansport,+IN/
Hotels in Logansport:
- Hampton Inn Logansport
- Quality Inn Logansport | book early
Day 10 — Mon, Apr 13 — REST + ADVOCACY in Logansport
Time for engagement and recovery.
Day 11 — Tue, Apr 14
Route: Logansport → Rochester
Approx Distance: ~16 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Logansport,+IN/Rochester,+IN/
Hotels in Rochester:
Local inns/motels near downtown Rochester.
Day 12 — Wed, Apr 15
Route: Rochester → Plymouth
Approx Distance: ~18 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Rochester,+IN/Plymouth,+IN/
Hotels in Plymouth:
Comfort Inn Plymouth, Holiday Inn Express Plymouth, and similar chains.
Day 13 — Thu, Apr 16
Route: Plymouth → Knox
Approx Distance: ~17 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Plymouth,+IN/Knox,+IN/
Hotels in Knox:
Best Western Knox Inn and local options.
Day 14 — Fri, Apr 17 — Knox → Valparaiso
Approx Distance: ~18 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Knox,+IN/Valparaiso,+IN/
Hotels in Valparaiso:
Several options including local Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and others.
Day 15 — Sat, Apr 18 — REST + ADVOCACY in Valparaiso
Press, meetings, footage capture, rest.
Day 16 — Sun, Apr 19 — Valparaiso → Hammond
Approx Distance: ~16 mi
Walk Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Valparaiso,+IN/Hammond,+IN/
Hotels in Hammond:
Book hotels near US-41/Chicago border for easy Chicago access.
**Day 17 — Mon, Apr 20 — Final Walk to Chicago
Segment 1: Hammond → Whiting → East Chicago
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hammond,+IN/Whiting,+IN/East+Chicago,+IN/
Segment 2: East Chicago → Chicago (destination)
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/East+Chicago,+IN/Chicago,+IL/
Hotels in Chicago (if needed after arrival):
Many options near Grant Park, Millennium Park, or Federal Plaza (book early).
📌 Tips for Hotels & Booking
- Book Zionsville, Frankfort, Monticello, Logansport, Plymouth, Valparaiso, and Hammond well in advance — they fill up fast in spring.
- Hotels near I-65 (like Holiday Inn Express Lebanon) make logistics easier after long walking days.
- Consider extended-stay or suites if you want laundry access on rest days.