Illinois day trips from Chicago worth the drive in 2026, including canyon hikes, historic towns, gardens, and thrilling theme parks.

The Prairie State is packed with gorgeous downtowns that are well worth a visit, and we've identified five Illinois charmers to add to the bucket list.

Chicago is a Midwest destination positively brimming with some of the world's best architecture. From turn-of-the-century masterpieces by Louis Sullivan, known as "the father of skyscrapers," to the ...