This full-service resort features 30 runs snaking down a 500-foot bluff. It is known for its long, impeccably groomed cruiser trails and slopeside lodging. Larger Regional Resorts (4+ Hours)
For those seeking a "bigger mountain" experience without flying, these northern destinations offer more acreage and vertical. chicago ski resorts
Known for being family-friendly, Cascade offers 48 trails and a 460-foot vertical drop. A major draw for families is that kids 12 and under ski free with a paying adult. This full-service resort features 30 runs snaking down
Known for reliable snow and high-quality grooming, this resort offers a diverse range of winter activities about 5 hours from the city. Known for being family-friendly, Cascade offers 48 trails
The closest option for many, located less than 30 miles from downtown Chicago. It is a small venue with a 100-foot vertical drop and seven tow-rope lifts, making it a popular destination for beginners to learn the basics.
This full-service resort features 30 runs snaking down a 500-foot bluff. It is known for its long, impeccably groomed cruiser trails and slopeside lodging. Larger Regional Resorts (4+ Hours)
For those seeking a "bigger mountain" experience without flying, these northern destinations offer more acreage and vertical.
Known for being family-friendly, Cascade offers 48 trails and a 460-foot vertical drop. A major draw for families is that kids 12 and under ski free with a paying adult.
Known for reliable snow and high-quality grooming, this resort offers a diverse range of winter activities about 5 hours from the city.
The closest option for many, located less than 30 miles from downtown Chicago. It is a small venue with a 100-foot vertical drop and seven tow-rope lifts, making it a popular destination for beginners to learn the basics.