I haven't done it but if you do you are welcome to stop in and train with us.
We're in two towns in Michigan, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. I doubt you'll be taking I-94 across but if you do it runs right through both towns.
We're not Aikikai, we're Seidokan, but we like everybody and you'd be most welcome
If you make it on a Tuesday or Thursday night you could train at both places (which is what I do, train at one then head to the next town to teach)
If your travel plans bring you our way let me know and I'll get you a schedule and directions.
Bronson
p.s. It sounds really cool. If I were in a place/time that I could do it I would.