Road Trips from Bloomington, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
68
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
37
Under 2 hours
15 total in this range
Full-day getaway
46 total in this range
North Chicago, IL
3h 13m161.5 mi one way
Lake Catherine, IL
3h 31m172.2 mi one way
Channel Lake, IL
3h 32m172.4 mi one way
Salem, IL
3h 6m145.2 mi one way
Spring Grove, IL
3h 23m168.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Guilford, IL
4h 15m203.9 mi one way
Cambria, IL
4h 24m213.2 mi one way
Preston, IL
4h 6m196.5 mi one way
Bremen, IL
4h 19m213 mi one way
Campton, IL
4h 11m208.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
North Chicago, IL
3h 13m161.5 mi one way
Guilford, IL
4h 15m203.9 mi one way
Lake Catherine, IL
3h 31m172.2 mi one way
Cambria, IL
4h 24m213.2 mi one way
North Chicago, IL
3h 13m161.5 mi one way
Northfield, IL
2h 57m146.3 mi one way
Chicago, IL
2h 39m131.7 mi one way
Cicero, IL
2h 32m128.1 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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