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Despite an increase of more than 70 cents (depending on the
area) since last year, AAA Chicago says, 34.5 million people will travel 50 or more miles from this Labor Day
weekend, up 0.9 percent from last year. Towns and rural areas are at the top of the list with
regard to vacation destination, with beachfront locations claiming 21 percent of travelers and cities 18.
28.8 million of the 34.5 million will be traveling
by car or other motor vehicle. Fill’er up!