Road Trips from Champaign, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
61
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
44
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Full-day getaway
45 total in this range
Villa Park, IL
2h 47m142.6 mi one way
Lombard, IL
2h 50m143.1 mi one way
Sugar Grove, IL
2h 54m120.6 mi one way
Oak Brook, IL
2h 38m135.9 mi one way
North Barrington, IL
3h 24m169.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Guilford, IL
5h 9m256.1 mi one way
Villa Park, IL
2h 47m142.6 mi one way
Lombard, IL
2h 50m143.1 mi one way
Sugar Grove, IL
2h 54m120.6 mi one way
Lombard, IL
2h 50m143.1 mi one way
Chicago, IL
2h 37m133.3 mi one way
Carlinville, IL
2h 35m130 mi one way
Aviston, IL
3h159.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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