Starved Rock
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Chicago
Sandstone canyons with waterfalls, in the middle of the Illinois prairie.
Why locals go
Real hiking without leaving the state.
Visiting Chicago?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Chicago for your flight home.
What to book
- Canyon hikes
- Stay at the historic lodge
- Trolley tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Cabin at the lodge
- Sunset over the Illinois River
With friends
- Hike to St. Louis and French Canyons
- Kayak the river
When to go
Spring for waterfalls, fall for color.