14 farms & orchards within about an hour of Chicago · 13 in season now · 2026 season
Pick-your-own apple orchards within about an hour of Chicago. Season windows come from each orchard's own website or their own social channel — never a listings site — and we note the date we last checked. Apples ripen on their own schedule, so call ahead before a long drive.
Call ahead before any drive — confirmed ones included. A confirmed date is not a promise the gate is open on the day.
Sep 2 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
200 S County Line Rd, Hobart, IN · 32 mi
Their homepage: Opening Day Wednesday September 2nd. No closing date published; late October is ours
General admission $3; Lil' Farmer Pass $7, Explorer Pass $9, All Access Pass $15; u-pick apples 40¢/lb
Always call 219-947-4477 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 32 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 5 – Oct 31
28111 N Fremont Center Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060 · 36 mi
Their location page: 10 varieties from Labour Day weekend until Halloween. Quarter peck $10, peck $25, half bushel $45
Market open Mon 10-5, Tue-Sun 9-6; cider mill and a small petting zoo on site. Every u-pick guest must buy a SunBerry bag to enter
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 847-701-4010 before you drive. It's 36 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 15 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego, IL · 39 mi
Their blog, 15 Aug 2026: Oswego orchard open for u-pick apples that Saturday; no closing date printed
Farmstand Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 9-5, Labor Day 9-3. Fall festivities are weekends only, plus Columbus Day Monday
Always call 630-219-8194 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 39 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 22 – Nov 1
1N145 Watson Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151 · 48 mi
Blooms & Bushels Fest Aug 22-Sep 17 2026, then Fall Harvest Fest Sep 18-Nov 1. Orchard $11.99 weekday, $14.99 weekend at the gate
Closed Tuesdays. Orchard $11.99 weekday, $14.99 weekend; Pumpkin FunFarm from $19.99 weekday. Code KFF26 saves $2 on online tickets
Always call 815-827-5200 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 48 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 5 – Nov 1
3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60051 · 49 mi
Shades of Autumn Sep 5 - Nov 1 2026 but FRI/SAT/SUN ONLY, plus Mon Sep 7 and Oct 12. $10 minimum apple purchase per person to enter
Always call 815-675-6396 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 49 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 27 – Oct 31
3223 Creek Rd, Plano, IL 60545 · 50 mi
Fall Fest Thu-Sun 10am-6pm, Aug 27-30 then Sep 3 - Oct 31, plus Sep 7 and Oct 12 - dates that are Thu-Sun and holidays only in 2026
Always call 630-247-9302 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 50 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 29 – Nov 1
14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098 · 51 mi
Closed Tuesdays. Last entry to the orchard and maze is 60 min before closing.
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat/Sun and holidays 10am–6pm. Ticket booth closes an hour before.
Always call 815-338-5637 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 51 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 20 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
3712 Greenwood Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098 · 52 mi
Their u-pick table: open now at Woodstock, Sat-Sun 10-5 and NOT daily, Gala $2/lb. October is weekends only too
U-pick daily 9-5. Every guest must buy a SunBerry bag to enter and pick into; outside bags are not allowed. Gala apples $2/lb, raspberries from $7 a pint
Always call 847-701-4010 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 52 miles each way.
Checked Sep 20, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 29 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
36116 128th St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181 · 53 mi
Their 2026 board: Jonathan and Empire opened 9/19, Golden Delicious and Jonagold due 9/26. Zestar, McIntosh and Honeycrisp picked out
Bags: half peck $20, peck $30, half bushel $45; two half pecks $35, three $45, two pecks $50. Gates 9am, last entry 4:30pm
Always check first before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 53 miles each way.
Checked Sep 20, 2026 · Check the source
Sep 12 – Oct 31
19502 River Rd, Marengo, IL 60152 · 56 mi
Their apple page: u-pick Sat and Sun 10am-5pm from Saturday September 12, a weekday true only in 2026. Honeycrisp is pre-picked only
Free admission and parking, and the hayride to the patch is free. Wristband needed for the play area and maze - 2026 price not yet posted
Always call 815-568-7976 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early. It's 56 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 1 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177 · 57 mi
Their currently-picking list: Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Gala, Autumn Crisp, Summerset, Blondee, Fuji. Call before setting off
Farm Park & Orchard daily 9:00AM-4:00PM, last admission 3:00PM. Farm store and bakery daily 8:30-4, Red Barn restaurant 8:30-3
Always call 262-884-7100 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 57 miles each way.
Checked Sep 20, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 21 – Oct 31
15908 Hebron Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 · 61 mi
Their site, Fall Hours: August 21st through October 31st, apple picking listed first
$12/person half peck, $5 extra bag. Mon-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sun 10-6; last entry to orchard, maze or flowers is an hour before close
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-648-4141 before you drive. It's 61 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Aug 29 – Oct 31 · closing date is our estimate
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150 · 64 mi
Their homepage: picking begins Aug 29-30, all activities Labor Day weekend. $16 per 1/2 peck bag required to enter; wristband on weekends
Always call 815-825-2158 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 64 miles each way.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Check the source
Jul 30 – Sep 20 · closing date is our estimate
11802 Charles Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098 · 53 mi
Their site: u-pick started 30 July; on 20 Sep the trees are almost fully picked. The store still sells bagged apples and honey
Orchard 10-4 Mon-Sat, Sun 12-4. No dogs in the orchard, for insurance
Always call 815-338-7443 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but plans change at short notice — weather, staffing, a crop finishing early, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 53 miles each way.
Checked Sep 20, 2026 · Check the source
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