If you live in or near Illinois and googled “sunflower fields near me” you are in the right place. There are several beautiful sunflower fields and farms throughout Illinois for those that want to enjoy being in nature or take photos for instagram. Keep reading for a list of the best sunflower fields in Illinois.
Sunflower Fields in Illinois
Below is a list of sunflower fields in Illinois. I have included useful information you need to plan your visit, including addresses, hours, dates as well as links to their websites and facebook pages. Note: Some sunflower farms close the mazes to the public after rain/bad weather so make sure to check their facebook pages and/or websites for the most up to date hours, dates and weather related closures before you go.
Sunflower Farms in Northern Illinois
There are several sunflower fields near Chicago in Northern Illinois. These sunflower fields and mazes make for a great day trip from Chicago in the summer or early fall.
Woody’s Orchard
In addition to sunflowers, Woody’s Orchard has an apple orchard and a U Pick pumpkin patch. There are tons of fun activities for kids including train rides and a Play Yard with a spider web, jump pad, hay maze, big slides, hamster rollers, duck racers, wooden tractors, climbing tire pile and a cedar playhouse.
Check their website for more information and their facebook page for updates.
Where: 3223 Creek Road, Plano, Illinois 60545 (Approximately 58 miles west of Chicago)
Dates: 2025 dates have not yet been announced. (Last year, the sunflower fields were open August 31 – October 27)
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Thursdays-Sundays in September.
Cost: General admission is $15.95 per person. There are additional fees for other activities. See website for pricing.
Von Bergen’s Country Market
Von Bergen’s Country Market is hosting its Annual Sunflower Festival with over 30 acres of sunflowers. Pets are not allowed on the farm except for trained ADA service animals. They will have a variety of events throughout the season, and will post regular updates. Reservations are suggested to ensure entry, since this place is very popular and gets crowded especially on weekends.
Check their facebook page or call the sunflower hotline (815) 648-2332 for up to date bloom dates.
Where: 9805 IL Route 173, Hebron, Illinois 60034 about 73 miles northwest of Chicago (close to the Wisconsin border)
Dates: Opening July 11, 2025.
Hours: Open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily (last admission is 5:00 pm) (Golden hours coming in August)
Cost: General Admission Tickets are $10 per person Monday – Thursday, or $12 per person Friday – Sunday & Holidays. Kids 2 and under are free. Purchase tickets online in advance here.
M&D Farms And Garden Center
M & D Farms And Garden Center is a large garden center but also has a cut your own sunflower field with 4 different varieties. NO professional photography at this time (this is a cut flower field only).
Call 708-935-1715 or check their Facebook page for most current information.
Where: 14946 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois (about 31 miles from Chicago)
Dates: Sunflower field is expected to open by the end of July 2025.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3 (field closes a half hour before closing times). Hours are subject to change.
Cost: The fee for visitors is $7 each which includes 1 sunflower. The entry fee is
3yrs old and under are $2 each which also includes 1 sunflower. Any additional sunflowers are $2 each.
Heap’s Pumpkin Farm
Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm will have over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos and cut your own flowers.
Check their facebook page for more information.
Where: 4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, Illinois (about 52 miles southwest of Chicago)
Dates: The sunflower fields are expected to open August 25, 2025 for the 2025 season.
Hours: Hours are 10am-6:30pm.
Cost: Admission is $12 per person for ages 3 & up which includes 1 sunflower bloom.
Tom’s Farm Market
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Tom’s Farm Market has 4 acres of sunflowers with fun photo ops along the way. They do not have a wagon ride to the Sunflower Field. It is about a 0.2 mile walk from their side yard (5 – 8 minutes). Their is also a small play area for children. Pets are not allowed at the farm. Professional Photography needs to be scheduled for before and after regular maze hours by emailing contact@tomsfarmmarket.com for pricing and availability.
Check their facebook page or instagram for daily updates.
Address: 10214 Algonquin Road, Huntley, IL 60142 (about 53 miles northwest from Chicago)
Dates: Sunflower fields open July 17, 2025 and are expected to be in bloom for up to 2 weeks.
Hours: Monday & Friday: 9:30am–2pm; Tuesday: 4-8pm (golden hour); Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am – 4pm
Cost: $12 per person which includes access to their small children’s play area. Cut your own sunflowers are $3 per stem or 6 for $15.
Stade’s Farm and Market
Stade’s Farm and Market has 2+ acres and 18 different varieties of sunflowers planted last year. They also grow other cut flowers such as snapdragons, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and amaranthus. Flower clippers are provided if needed.
Check their facebook page, instagram or call (815) 675-6396 for most current information.
Where: 3709 Miller Road, McHenry, Illinois (about 60 miles north of Chicago close to the Wisconsin border)
Dates: Sunflower picking on the farm will begin around the beginning of July and will last through late September.
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Price for cut your own sunflower flowers is $2 each or $5 for 3 flowers or fill a vase full for $25. (Zinnias may be picked for vases at the same price). They accept all forms of payment except American Express.
Richardson Adventure Farm
Richardson Adventure Farm will have 13 acres of sunflowers planted in a whimsical design with 3.2 miles of flowing trail to stroll through. They have many different varieties of sunflowers of many different colors including orange, yellow, gold, red, and peach. Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome.
Check their Facebook page and website for updates.
Address: 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081 (65 miles northwest of downtown Chicago)
Dates: 2025 dates for the sunflower fields have yet to be announced. (Last year the sunflower fields were open early September through early October.)
Hours: Closed on Monday through Wednesday. Open Thursday 3pm-dusk, Friday-Saturday 10am – dusk, and Sunday 12pm– dusk.
Cost: General admission is $24 for ages 13 & up, $20 for ages 3 – 12 and free for ages 2 & under. Purchase tickets online in advance here.
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm will have over 7 acres of 20+ different sunflower varieties in the fields. The experience goes ‘full bloom’ on weekends with live music and delicious farm-fresh food options on the scenic orchard lawn.
Check their facebook page and website or call (815) 827-5200 for most current information.
Address: 1N145 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 (about 58 miles west of Chicago)
Dates: The sunflower fields will be open from August 23 – September 14, 2025.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-6PM and Sunday 10AM-6PM (Last admission to the field is 5:00 PM M-F and 5:30PM weekends)
Cost: $11.99 per person on weekdays or $14.99 on weekends and Labor Day. Admission includes 1 Bloom; $2 per extra bloom. Children 2 and under admitted free. They also offer combination tickets for those that want to go apple picking. Admission available on-site only (no online tickets).
Jonamac Orchard
Jonamac Orchard will offer U-pick flower experience and fields bursting with Sunflowers, Zinnias and Cosmos. Their zinnia patch will bloom later in September, coinciding with the opening of their Pumpkin Patch. The farm also offers apple picking, U-Pick pumpkin patch (opens mid September) and a corn maze. There are also 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 have a Store & Bakery and Cider House.
Check their facebook page and website for more information.
Address: 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta, IL 60150 (about 70 miles west of Chicago)
Dates: Opens August 20, 2025.
Hours: 9am to 5:30pm daily (last entry is at 5PM). Make sure to check their website for detailed hours.
Sunflower Fields in North Central Illinois
Matthiessen State Park
Matthiessen State Park is an Illinois state park with beautiful rock formations located a few miles south of the more famous and popular Starved Rock State Park. This underrated park has a 60-acre sunflower field (in the southern part of the park behind the model airplane field).
Where: 2500 IL-178, Oglesby, Ilinois 61348 (about 96 miles southwest of Chicago)
Dates: Sunflowers are usually in peak bloom around mid-July to late July.
Hours: 7 am– 8:30 pm daily
Cost: Free (picking flowers is not allowed)
Sunflower Farms in Central Illinois
L&A Family Farms
L&A Family Farms has 40+ varieties of sunflowers.
Check their facebook page or instagram for most current information.
Where: 21661 Staley Rd, Paris, Ilinois 61944. It is located close to the Indiana border about 186 miles south of Chicago and 90 miles west of Indianapolis.
Dates: The sunflower fields are opening July 19, 2025 and are expected to stay open until August 10, 2025.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-noon & 5-8pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm and Sunday: noon-6pm Central Standard time.
Cost: General admission is $10/person. Admission includes one free sunflower bloom (u-pick). Admission or kids age 3-9 is $5. Kids 2 & under are admitted for free.
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