If you are in the Chicago area and googled “corn maze near me” you are in the right place. There are many corn mazes in the Chicago area – from large intricate mazes perfect for adults and older children (including the biggest maze in the world!) to small kid-friendly corn mazes. Below is a list of the best corn mazes near Chicago to visit fall 2024 (listed in order of distance from downtown Chicago).
In addition to corn mazes, many farms also have pumpkin patches, apple picking and other family friendly attractions so you can make your visit a fun day trip from Chicago.
Corn Mazes Near Chicago
I have included all the information you need to plan your visit, including addresses, dates and times, prices and more. Note: Make sure to check the farm’s website for the most current information including safety precautions and to purchase tickets in advance when required.
Odyssey Fun Farm
Odyssey Fun Farm has a gigantic 15 acre corn maze. This years corn maze is dedicated to Peter Pan.
They also have a pumpkin patch and a large courtyard full of family friendly activities including a Giant Pillow Bouncy, expanded barnyard Zoo, hay rides, a cow train, duck races, pony rides and more.
Check their facebook page and website for more information.
Address: 18900 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, Illinois
Distance from Chicago: About 31 miles southwest of Chicago (about 40 minutes driving time)
Dates: Opens September 21, 2024.
Hours: 10am – 6pm
Cost: General admission is $22 on weekdays and $24 on weekends. Kids 2 & under are free. Additionals: $7 Per Person Containment Z Zombie Paintball Shooting Gallery, $8 per person pony rides (Must be 90lbs or less), $2 per feed for animals.
Abbey Farms
Abbey Farms has an 8-acre corn maze. The also have a U-pick and pre-picked pumpkins as well as fun family games and activities including jumping pillow, mega drop dlide, zip lines, hay ride, corn cannons and a petting zoo on the weekends only. Their bakery sells apple cider and pumpkin donuts, made fresh daily. They also have live music and beer garden on the weekends. Check their facebook page and website for more information.
Address: 2855 Hart Road, Aurora, IL 60502
Distance from Chicago: About 39 miles west of Chicago (about 45 minutes driving time)
Dates: Open September 21-October 27, 2024.
Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10am – 6pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday
Cost: General admission (which includes all activities) is $20 on weekends/holidays and $16 on weekdays if pre-purchased online. Tickets will be sold at the gate for an additional $2 per ticket. No charge for kids 2 and under. You can purchase tickets in advance here to purchase timed entry tickets in advance.
Johansen Farms & Children’s Zoo
Johansen Farms & Children’s Zoo has a small kid friendly corn maze — it’s big enough for all the kids, but not too big for them to get lost. There is only one way in and one way out so parents can keep an eye on the kids.
The farm also has a pumpkin patch with over 25,000 pumpkins, a petting zoo with over 500 farm animals, miniature golf and tons of fun kid-friendly attractions including pony rides, hayrides, train rides and airslides.
Address: 710 W Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Distance from Chicago: About 32 miles southwest from Chicago (about 40 minutes driving time)
When: Opens September 15, 2024. See website for hours.
Cost: All rides and attractions including the corn maze are included with paid zoo admission. See their website for pricing and hours.
Konow’s Corn Maze
Konow’s Corn Maze has two corn mazes. They have a large corn maze for serious maze players who enjoy finding their way through approx. 3.4 miles of twists and turns and a smaller maze for those who want the excitement of walking through the tall corn or those with small children and only wish to walk a short distance (approx. 0.4 mile). Other fun activities at the farm include 2 Corn Pits, Jump House, Animal Barn, Tike Track, Straw Playground, Treehouse, Cow Train Express, Hayrides, Grain Train & more.
They have a shopping area to buy fall decor (including decorative pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, gourds and unique gifts) and also sell food (including grilled corn, pizza, hot dogs, burgers, snacks and drinks).
Check their facebook page and twitter for regular updates and more information.
Address: 16849 S Cedar Rd., Homer Glen, IL 60491
Distance from Chicago: About 42 miles southwest from Chicago (45 minutes driving time)
Dates: Opens September 14, 2024
Hours: Monday: 10AM – 8PM, Tuesday & Wednesday: 3PM – 8PM, Thursday, Friday & Saturnday: 10AM – 8PM; Sunday: 10AM – 7PM. Reservations are not required and advance purchased tickets are not available.
Cost: General admission is $15/person Monday – Friday and $18/person Saturday & Sunday and Columbus Day, Ages 2 and younger and active military & veterans with military ID can enter for free.
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
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Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm is known for its large 10 acre maze and has been recognized as one of the top 10 in the country by various travel and news websites. Their 2024 maze is a country music corn maze honoring five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan. While navigating the maze, guests will look for clues and play an interactive game quizzing them on how much they know about the country music artist.
They also have a smaller 2 acre maze, Dino Outbreak, which is open daily during Pumpkin Fest. The farm also has a pumpkin patch, hayrides and over 30 fun attractions to choose from. Check their facebook page for regular updates including flash sales.
Address: 17250 Weber Road, Lockport, Illinois 60441
Distance from Chicago: About 40 miles southwest of Chicago (about 50 minutes driving time)
Dates: Open September 21 -October 27, 2024.
Hours: The big cornfield maze is only open Saturdays, Sundays & Columbus Day from 10:00AM to 4:30PM. Their smaller 2 acre maze is open daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm during Pumpkin Fest.
Cost: Varies by day. Tickets are now available for 2024. Click here for pricing to purchase tickets online in advance.
Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
The theme for corn maze at Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm is Pollinators for 2024. They will be continuing their VIRTUAL maze game, with their free farm app which now includes a GPS map. The farm also has pumpkins, a hayride, and a petting zoo.
Address: 13236 W. Townline Rd., Waukegan, Illinois
Distance from Chicago: About 44 miles north from downtown Chicago (about 1 hour driving time)
Dates: Open September 21-October 31, 2024.
Hours: Varies by day; see website for exact hours. The maze closes an hour before the farm.
Cost: Maze: $8 Adults; $6 Children (12 and under); 2 and under are free. On weekends, general admission is $12 per person which includes hayride, corn maze and animal area and tickets must be purchased online in advance. Saturday and Sunday with Timed Entry Ticket ONLY.
Keller’s Farmstand
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Keller’s Farmstand has an 8-acre haunted house themed corn maze as part of their Saturday & Sunday Fall Festivities.
Other activities on the farm included in the cost of admission includes: 2 large Tranquility Labyrinths, farm animals and kids’ play area with lots of new activities. The farm also has apple picking and a pumpkin patch and apple cider donuts.
Check their facebook page, twitter or instagram for regular updates.
Address: 2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego, IL
Distance from Chicago: About 45 miles southwest from Chicago
Dates: Open September 7-October 27, 2024
Hours: 9am-6pm Saturdays & Sundays only plus Monday, October 14, 2024. Last entry to corn maze at 5pm.
Cost: Admission for activities is a $12 wristband per person (Age 5 – adult). Tickets are available online here. Children 4 years and under are free and do not need a ticket.
County Line Orchard
County Line Orchard has a huge corn maze. Their 2024 maze design is the likeness of Caitlin Clark. Other fun activities at the farm include apple picking, pumpkin patch, bee yurts, a MooChoo ride, and kids farm with animals. They also have a U-Pick sunflower patch (best mid to late September).
Address: 200 S. County Line Road, Hobart, Indiana
Distance from Chicago: About 46 miles southeast from Chicago (about 55 minutes)
Dates: Opens August 28–October 31, 2024.
Hours: Daily 9am – 5pm.
Cost: Explorer Pass $9 or All Access Pass $15. See their website for prices of other attractions.
Windy Acres Farm
Windy Acres Farm offers many child-friendly attractions for its Fall Fest including a corn maze, a Pumpkin Zone, zip lines, obstacle courses, farm animals, a giant playground, along with freshly pressed cider and apple cider donuts and live entertainment and more. Check their facebook page and instagram for regular updates.
Address: 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL 60134 (1/4 mile west of Randall Road)
Distance from Chicago: 48 miles west of Chicago (about 1 hour driving time)
Dates: Open September 14-October 31, 2024.
Hours: Open 10am – 6pm daily
Cost: Admission is $18 on weekdays and $22 on weekends. Seniors (65 and older) pay $2.00 less. Children under 2 and are free. Purchase tickets online in advance here.
Heap’s Pumpkin Farm
Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm has a giant interactive corn maze consisting of acres of winding and twisting trails. There is also a bean maze in a soybean field with shorter plants that is perfect for children under 12 who are looking to conquer a less intimidating maze. They also have a haunted corn maze during the evening on weekends. Other attractions include a pumpkin patch (opens September 23, 2024), a playground castle, fun barn, and hayrides. Right now, the sunflower harvest (August 25-September 17) includes access to both mazes.
Address: 4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL 60447
Distance From Chicago: About 52 miles southwest of Chicago (1 hour driving time)
Hours: The corn maze is open daily as of September 29-October 31, 2024 from 10:00 am – 6:30 pm. They also offer a haunted corn maze in the evening during the weekends only.
Cost: Prices vary by day. Check their website for pricing.
Dollinger Family Farm
Dollinger Family Farm has a four-acre corn maze as well as a pumpkin patch, a bee barn, farm animals and a playground. Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome at the farm.
Address: 7420 E. Hansel Road, Channahon, IL
Distance from Chicago: 54 miles southwest from Chicago (about 70 minutes driving time)
Dates: September 16 – October 30, 2024.
Hours: Open daily 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $4.50 per person for corn maze. 2 years old and under are free.
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm has a corn maze with 5 acres of twists, turns & games as part of their pumpkin farm along with hayrides, farm animals, a haunted forest, tractor tire mountain, peddle tractor derby, nature walk, jumping pillows and more. They also have apple picking. Head to Orchard Bakery to pick up fresh apple cider doughnuts, home-baked pies, fudge, pasteurized apple cider and hand-spun caramel apples. Check their facebook page, website or call 815-827-5200 for more information.
Address: 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park, Illinois
Distance from Chicago: 56 miles west of Chicago (1 hour driving time)
Dates: Opens September 16.
Hours: Monday through Saturday: 9am – 6pm and Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Prices vary. Kids 2 and under are free. Click here to see prices and buy tickets online in advance.
All Seasons Orchard
Each year more than 6 acres at All Seasons Orchard is transformed into a corn maze with more than 3 miles of pathways and a lookout bridge. The maze has 2 paths: a shorter one for youngsters, and a more challenging one for the maze enthusiast. In 2024, their corn maze has a country music theme, paying tribute to Luke Bryan. Be sure to grab a passport to quiz you on Luke trivia as you make your way through the maze.
The corn maze is part of their a barnyard with over 30 family-friendly activities including a petting zoo, jumping pillow, pedal karts, mini zip line park and a pumpkin patch. The farm also offers apple picking.
Address: 14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Distance from Chicago: 60 miles northwest from Chicago (about an 1 hour driving time)
Dates: August 31 – November 2, 2024.
Hours: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday; Weekends 10am-7pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day (last entry into corn maze is 60 minutes prior to closing)
Cost: Entry into the corn maze requires a Barnyard ticket which costs $9/person on weekdays and $17/person on weekends. Children 2 and under are free. See their website for pricing of additional activities and to purchase tickets in advance.
Sun Berry Orchard
In addition to the corn maze, Sun Berry Orchard has a petting zoo, pick-your-own apples, sunflowers and more.
Check their facebook page for regular updates and more information.
Address: 2318 Greenwood Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
Distance from Chicago: About 65 miles northwest from Chicago
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10AM – 6PM.
Cost: $10 a person entry
Stade’s Farm and Market
Stade’s Farm and Market has a 2-acre corn maze with 12 hidden questions for all ages. They also have a 33-acre pumpkin patch and apple picking. Check their facebook page and website for more information.
Address: 3709 Miller Road, McHenry, Illinois 60051
Distance from Chicago: Approximately 63 miles northwest from downtown Chicago (1.5 hrs driving time)
Dates: Open August 31-October 27, 2024
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and Columbus Day
Cost: General admission starts at $16, check their website for detailed pricing. Children age 2 and under admitted free.
Richardson Adventure Farm
Richardson Adventure Farm is famous for its large intricate corn maze which is billed as the worlds largest corn maze. The maze is about 10 miles of trail but is actually created out of 4 smaller mazes and each one has its own dedicated in and out path. They are one of only a very few mazes in the country that is open late every night for a whole new twist on “corn mazing”.
Other activities at the farm include a pumpkin patch, a new giant 150′ slide, zip line, wagon rides, zorbing, petting zoo, pig races, jumping pillow, pedal carts and more.
Address: 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Distance from Chicago: 65 miles northwest of downtown Chicago (about 75 minutes driving time)
Dates: Open September 9 – October 29
Hours: Thursday 3pm – 9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am – 11pm, Sunday 12pm– 9pm. Maze ’til Midnight Hours on September 29-30 and October 27- 28.
Cost: Admission is $24-$30 per person for ages 13 and up, $20-$24 ages 3-12 and those 2 and under are free. See website to buy tickets online in advance.
Jonamac Orchard
Jonamac Orchard has both a daytime corn maze for all ages and a haunted nightime corn maze (recommended for ages 13 and up). The farm also has a pumpkin patch and many activities for kids including a petting zoo and a Barn Yard Play Area (slides, kid fort & wooden maze, play tractor, duck races, trike track, spider web, kiddie barn, straw bale pile, & “Tiny Town” Donut Shop & School House). They also offer apple picking and have a Store & Bakery and Cider House.
Address: 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta, IL 60150
Distance from Chicago: 70 miles west of Chicago (about 70-90 minutes driving time)
Dates: August 26 – October 29 (haunted corn maze is only open Friday & Saturday nights in October)
Hours: Day Time Corn Maze Hours are 9:00AM – 5:30PM Saturday & Sunday. The Haunted Jonamac maze is open on Friday & Saturday nights from 6:30 – 10:30PM. Check their website for hours of other farm activities.
Cost: Admission to the daytime corn maze (un-haunted) is included in the general admission pricing of $7 per person. Admission to the Haunted Jonamac is $17 per person. Tickets are now on sale. Check their website for detailed pricing on other activities and to purchase tickets in advance.
Von Bergen’s Country Market
Von Bergen’s Country Market has a corn maze as part of their Fall Pumpkin Fest. Other activities include pumpkin picking, CBD hemp walk, a small sunflower patch, play area, farm animals, TeePee & Native American artifacts, hay wagon rides, tractor barrel train, food truck, and more. Check their facebook page for current updates.
Address: 9805 IL Route 17, Hebron, Illinois 60034
Distance from Chicago: About 73 miles northwest of Chicago (1 hour 30 minute drive).
Dates: Fall Pumpkin Fest runs from September 28 – October 27, 2024.
Hours:Mon – Fri: 11am – 5pm; Sat – Sun: 10am – 6pm (closing at 3pm on October 31)
Cost: $8 per person on weekdays and $12 per person on weekends.
Have you visited any corn mazes near Chicago?
