Whether you want to hike in a state park, enjoy unique shops and cafes in historic towns, cool off at a waterpark, or head over to the sand dunes of neighboring Indiana and Michigan, there’s no shortage of awesome day trips from Chicago.
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Laura Zbinden

Laura Zbinden
Laura is an American travel writer who lived in Asia for 7 years and enjoys experiencing new places through hiking and eating. Now living in Chicago, she is spending her time traveling in the U.S. and loves finding hidden gems tucked away in unexpected places.