Move Menu: "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"

Steve Martin stars as Neal Page, a high-powered marketing man and long-distance commuter. Neal works in New York City and is trying to get back home to Chicago for a quiet Thanksgiving weekend with the family. His flight leaves at 6 p.m. What could go wrong?

For starters, there's Del Griffith (John Candy), a loud-mouthed salesman of shower curtain rings, an unditchable tagalong whom fate has thrust onto Neal's path. From the moment they meet, they are greeted by a relentless series of transportation-related calamities.

Come along on their hilarious trek though the heartland. But be sure to pack some food, it's going to be a long, strange trip.

At the airport, Neal turns down Del's peace offering of a hot dog and a beer. Tough break for Neal. Thanksgiving dinner is about to be delayed indefinitely. 

What's cooking in the Big Apple? Take a look.

If your plane, like Neal and Del's, is ever diverted to Wichita, Kansas, our advice is to kick back, don't fret the delay, and let the locals prepare you a nice home-cooked meal. Let's take a peek at what Wichitans are whipping up in their Kansas kitchens. 

From St. Louis, Chicago might seem to be within easy grasp. But stick around for a second helping of toasted ravioli, a St. Louis specialty--distances can be deceiving. 

In choosing the perfect Chicago-style Thanksgiving dinner, we selected a complete menu designed by Allrecipes member Brenda Schurrer-Maro, a greater Chicago-area native who now lives in Colorado.