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13 farms within about an hour of Chicago · 2 open right 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.
11802 Charles Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098 · 53 mi
Their site, 30 July: u-pick apples started, two varieties ready
Always call 815-338-7443 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 53 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177 · 57 mi
Their site: open for picking now — Lodi, Pristine, Jersey Mac, Viking, Dandee Red
Farm Park & Orchard daily 10:00AM–4:00PM (last admission 3:00PM)
Always call 262-884-7100 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice, and the closing date is our estimate. It's 57 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
200 S County Line Rd, Hobart, IN · 32 mi
Facebook confirms they are operating and u-pick apples; no window published
Attractions $3–$9; All Access Pass $15
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 219-947-4477 before you drive. It's 32 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
1050 Crest Rd, Green Oaks, IL 60048 · 32 mi
No-frills u-pick; their site publishes no season dates, only 'see you in 2026'
Half peck (~6lb) $10, peck (~12lb) $20. No admission or parking fee.
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 847-770-3449 before you drive. It's 32 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL · 37 mi
Their site prints Aug 19 – Sep 10, without a year
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 630-232-6429 before you drive. It's 37 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
1N145 Watson Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151 · 48 mi
Their site: fall season begins Aug 22, no year printed
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-827-5200 before you drive. It's 48 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60051 · 49 mi
Always call 815-675-6396 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 49 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
3223 Creek Rd, Plano, IL 60545 · 50 mi
Their site: apple picking mid-August through October, 20+ varieties
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 630-247-9300 before you drive. It's 50 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
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 weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 51 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
36116 128th St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181 · 53 mi
Their site lists 13 varieties and Sat/Sun 9–5 but no season dates
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call them before you drive. It's 53 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
19502 River Rd, Marengo, IL 60152 · 56 mi
Their site names an Apple Season but prints no dates
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-568-7976 before you drive. It's 56 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
15908 Hebron Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 · 61 mi
Their Facebook: 120-acre u-pick orchard, open mid-August through mid-November
$12/person half peck, $5 extra bag
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-648-4141 before you drive. It's 61 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150 · 64 mi
Their site: 'See you in August 2026' — month stated, day not
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-825-2158 before you drive. It's 64 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source