The Eagle is located in the quiet riverside town of Wilmington, Illinois, approximately 75 minutes' drive southward from Chicago on interstate 55.

From Chicago:
I-55 southbound to exit 241 (Wilmington)
Then left and follow State Highway 44 until it comes to a "T" with Illinois Route 53 (4 miles).
Turn right on Route 53 into Wilmington (1 mile).
The Eagle Hotel is on the NW corner at the first stoplight in town, at the intersection of Route 53 and Water Steet.
or...
take Illinois Route 53 Southbound from Joliet (I-80) directly into Wilmington.
 
From the South:
I-55 northbound to exit 236 (Coal City/Braidwood)
Then right on Coal City Road until the road comes to a "T" with Illinois Route 53 (3 miles).
Turn left on Route 53 into Wilmington. (1.5 miles)
The Eagle Hotel is on the NW corner at the second stoplight, at the intersection of Route 53 and Water Street.