Find Your Real Getaway in NW Illinois

Find YourReal Getawayin NW Illinois

Escape to NW Illinois

100 miles west of Chicago lie the rolling hills, old growth forests and the pristine rivers in Northwest Illinois. With its quaint cabins and darling bed & breakfasts, it’s the perfect weekend getaway in Illinois. Every mile is steeped in history, surrounded by outdoor beauty and dotted with charming villages.

Get Here

Your real getaway is closer than you think.

  • 100 miles from Chicago
  • 112 miles from Milwaukee
  • 91 miles from Madison
  • 90 miles from Cedar Rapids
  • 281 miles from St. Louis

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Trip Ideas

Visit the Festivals & Fairs of NW Illinois

Summer in Northwest Illinois is a time for celebration, community, and a whole lot of fun. Our four-county region—Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties—comes alive with vibrant festivals and county fairs that offer something for everyone.

Your next adventure awaits

Whether you’re seeking a day trip or a week-long adventure, discover a region rich in history from a treasure trove of museums to monuments and historic sites. Travel the original Lincoln Highway. Visit our restored prairies, and meet a bison or two. Jump out of a perfectly good airplane. It’s all here…in northwest Illinois.

UpcomingEvents

16 Oct
Community Events

Rock Falls Farmer's Market

Rock Falls Farmers Market
17 Oct
Fall Events
19 Oct
Community Events

Rock Falls Farmer's Market

Rock Falls Farmers Market
19 Oct
Community Events

Mt. Carroll Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Carroll
19 Oct
Festivals & Fairs
19 Oct

Twin City Farmers Market

Twin City Farmers Market
19 Oct
Fall Events
19 Oct
Halloween Events

GetInspired

Get ready for an exciting weekend in #NWIllinois with a magical Witches Night Out in Dixon, family fun at the Dixon Scarecrow Festival, enchanting tours at Havencrest Castle in Savanna, and a spooky Halloween Golf Cart & UTV Parade in Rock Falls!

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PLAN YOUR TRIP

Ideas and resources to help plan your next real getaway in NW Illinois.