Comments on: Best Day Trips from Chicago (Under 3 Hours)

By: Six Flags Great America 50th Anniversary 2026: What's New

Six Flags Great America 50th Anniversary 2026: What's New — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:25:32 +0000

[…] If you’re planning ahead for fall, don’t miss our guide to Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America, one of the best Halloween events near Chicago. And if you’re mapping out a bigger summer of day trips around the Midwest, check out our guide to the best day trips from Chicago. […]

By: Starved Rock State Park: Complete Visitor Guide

Starved Rock State Park: Complete Visitor Guide — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:26:34 +0000

[…] Starved Rock is our most-visited park in Illinois, but the state has a lot more worth exploring. If you are looking for other great day trips from Chicago, check out our complete guide to the best day trips from Chicago. […]

By: Michigan Fall Colors: Best Drives & When to See Peak Foliage

Michigan Fall Colors: Best Drives & When to See Peak Foliage — Tue, 26 May 2026 04:19:13 +0000

[…] Michigan has a lot more worth exploring beyond the fall season. We have been to the Hillsdale area many times and always find something new. Check out our guide to the Hillsdale Auction if you want to combine your fall color drive with a Saturday morning worth waking up early for. And if you are looking for more Midwest road trip ideas, check out our full list of best day trips from Chicago. […]

By: Cave of the Mounds Wisconsin - Lesser Known Adventures

Cave of the Mounds Wisconsin - Lesser Known Adventures — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:06:47 +0000

[…] if you are coming from the Chicago area, we put together a list of our favorite day trips from Chicago worth checking […]

By: House on the Rock: Tickets, Prices, Hours & Visitor Guide

House on the Rock: Tickets, Prices, Hours & Visitor Guide — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:30:13 +0000

[…] day trip if you leave early or a natural stop on a longer Wisconsin road trip. We wrote a full guide to day trips from Chicago if you want to plan the whole […]