Whether you’re from Chicago or just visiting, you’ll want to check out the adorable places!

The birthplace of the skyscraper is home to many award-winning restaurants, some of the top sports teams, and numerous prized cultural treasures.

But we all need a break every once in a while to get away from the excitement of our country’s third-largest city, and there is a myriad of getaways within easy driving distance.

While you can explore the rural part of Illinois, you can also enjoy neighboring Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, or Iowa, all within one weekend.

So whether you wish to plan some kind of romantic getaway with your significant other to a charming small-town bed-and-breakfast or a family-friendly trip to explore nature, these 5 Midwest destinations near Chicago will shed the stress of big-city living.

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