Day Trips from Chicago

Looking to get out of the city but don't want to go too far? These spots around Chicago offer an escape from the bustle and are just a short drive away.

  • Harbor Country

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    If Chicago's beaches are a bit too crowded and you don't have the time/money/inclination to fly to Florida, never fear, Harbor Country is here.

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  • Lake Geneva

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    Located just 75 miles northwest of Chicago on the other side of the Wisconsin border, Lake Geneva provides a year-round escape from hectic city life and is a short day trip or great weekend destination.

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  • Long Grove

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    Long Grove is a village community that provides open space and historical character - and no real estate tax.

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  • Naperville

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    Naperville is one of the best known suburbs of Chicago. It's received accolades from Money Magazine, Modern Maturity, and Home Computing. Generally perceived as one of the best Chicagoland areas in which to live, Naperville is not just a bedroom community. With a population of over 140,000, it's more than a suburb of Chicago, but the fourth largest city in Illinois.

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  • Oak Park

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    What do Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Hemingway, and the Continental Divide have in common? Oak Park! Most Chicagoans know this suburb lays claim to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and it was the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway. What's not as commonly known is that the Continental Divide runs smack through Oak Park. Stand at the northwest corner of Taylor Park and you're right on top of it. Oak Park was founded because the Divide created an easy portage between the Mississippi River and the water systems to the east.

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  • Starved Rock

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    If you want to take a walk in the park, Chicago has 11,916 acres and 44 walking paths. If you really want to hike, and see canyons made by nature and not by skyscrapers, trek over to Starved Rock State Park.

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