29 farms within about an hour of Chicago · 2026 season
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall festivals within about an hour of Chicago. Every date below was read on the farm's own website or their own social channel, with the date we checked shown on each card. Hours change with the weather — call ahead.
13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491 · 24 mi
Closed Sep 8–10
Always call 708-301-3276 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 · 25 mi
Their site: 10/1–10/31, zoo open 9am–5pm daily in October
Regular zoo admission; free for children 0–17 and Wheaton Park District residents
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call them before you drive.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 · 27 mi
Closed Tuesdays; Mon and Wed–Sun 10am–6pm
Grounds and parking free; attractions by $1 ticket (3–8 tickets each). Some rides weekends only.
Always call 847-383-6958 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
16849 Cedar Rd, Homer Glen, IL · 27 mi
Facebook confirms they are operating; no season window published
$15 weekday / $20 weekend
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 708-301-8845 before you drive.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 · 30 mi
Their Fall Fest page is live for 2026 but publishes no dates
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 630-231-3859 before you drive. It's 30 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
200 S County Line Rd, Hobart, IN · 32 mi
Their site: pumpkin patch opens October 1st
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
2855 Hart Rd, Aurora, IL 60502 · 35 mi
Pumpkin Daze dates printed without a year; Sept weekends 10–6, Oct Wed–Sun, closed Mon/Tue
Pumpkins $5–$20. Non-profit — proceeds to Marmion Abbey.
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 630-966-7775 before you drive. It's 35 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
27691 N Gilmer Rd, Mundelein, IL · 35 mi
Petting zoo, barrel train, straw maze
Always call 847-566-2176 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 35 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
18061 S Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL · 37 mi
Fall Fest and hayrides listed; no separate dates published
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-436-6967 before you drive. It's 37 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL · 37 mi
Fall Fest, dates printed without a year; wristbands for attractions
⚠ 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
2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego, IL · 39 mi
Their /fall/ page publishes no dates. Also a Naperville location.
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 630-219-8194 before you drive. It's 39 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
13236 W Town Line Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 · 39 mi
Weekends $14 adults, $12 children 3–12, free under 2. Weekday à la carte: maze $6–8, hayrides $5.
Always call 847-662-5733 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 39 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
12N860 US Highway 20, Elgin, IL 60124 · 41 mi
Their site: mid-September through October 31. 90+ varieties, no rides or maze.
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call them before you drive. It's 41 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
15900 Kelly Rd, Wadsworth, IL · 42 mi
Their site: October Sat & Sun 10am–5pm, pumpkins and fall goods
$10 per vehicle; pony rides and animal feed extra
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 847-336-0120 before you drive. It's 42 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
4S041 Merrill Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 · 43 mi
Their site: Opening Day 9.16.26. No closing date given.
Adults & children 2yrs+ $2 each; no admission for shopping only
Always call them 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 43 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
9112 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL · 43 mi
Their site: open mid-September through Halloween. Hay rides 4–8pm thru Oct 30; closed Halloween.
Free admission, pumpkins $9 flat, hayride $6 (under 2 free)
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 847-893-0002 before you drive. It's 43 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142 · 44 mi
No dates published
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 847-669-3421 before you drive. It's 44 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
42W813 Reinking Rd, Pingree Grove, IL 60140 · 45 mi
Fall Festival daily 9AM–6PM
Always call 847-464-5952 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 45 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL · 45 mi
Facebook confirms they are hiring for the fall season; no 2026 window published
$9 weekday / $14 weekend, under 2 free
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-651-7288 before you drive. It's 45 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
7420 E Hansel Rd, Channahon, IL · 47 mi
Free admission and parking
Always call 815-467-4698 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 47 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
1N145 Watson Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151 · 48 mi
They run a patch through the fall season; no dates published
⚠ 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
50W379 IL-38, Maple Park, IL 60151 · 50 mi
Pumpkin patch listed on their site; no dates published
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-739-6179 before you drive. It's 50 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
3223 Creek Rd, Plano, IL 60545 · 50 mi
Fall Fest Thu–Sun 10am–6pm
Always call 630-247-9300 before you set off. Dates are confirmed, but weather and crops close farms with no notice. It's 50 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source
14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098 · 51 mi
Closed Tuesdays
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
909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081 · 51 mi
Always call 815-675-9729 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: u-pick pumpkins from October
⚠ 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 a Pumpkin 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
9805 IL Route 173, Hebron, IL 60034 · 58 mi
No fall dates published
⚠ Not confirmed for this year — call 815-648-2332 before you drive. It's 58 miles each way.
Checked Aug 8, 2026 · Check the source