Road trip from Chicago & suburbs
Chicago & suburbs
An easy rural road trip from Chicago, with one good stop on the way and two nights at your chosen countryside stay.
Plan this road tripPlan your trip
Pick a route.
Hit the road.
Choose a place to stay, pick a few stops you’re curious about, and use live directions for the day you travel. Hungry World Farm is my first lodging recommendation; the local inns and campground offer other ways to make the weekend your own.
Rural road trips
Where are you coming from?
Choose your city for optional stops and an overnight plan with Hungry World Farm at its heart.
Road trip from St. Louis
St. Louis
Turn the journey from St. Louis into a two- or three-night countryside break, with history or a riverfront stop along the way.
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Road trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis
A two- or three-night rural road trip from Indianapolis, with prairie history, a family stop, or Peoria’s riverfront to break up the drive.
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Nearby cities · Big group stays
Bring your group
Church retreats, school and college overnights, corporate gatherings, and wedding guest stays from Peoria, Bloomington–Normal, the Quad Cities, and Rockford.
Plan a nearby group retreatYour home base
Hungry World Farm
Overnight stays & Farm Learning Center
19183 Plow Creek Road
Tiskilwa, Illinois 61368
Follow your accommodation’s arrival instructions. Animal and garden activities may meet at a different entrance.
Coming from Chicagoland?
Choose a starting point, then replace it with your exact address in Google Maps. Driving times depend on your departure point and traffic.
Make the drive part of the trip.
These sample routes begin in Chicago and use Hungry World Farm as the example destination. Change the destination to your overnight stay, then compare the detour with your direct drive and adjust the stops.
Optional arrival route
Gardens & Princeton
Hornbaker Gardens, then Princeton, then your overnight stay. Check the gardens’ opening days and leave time for check-in.
Use live directions to check total travel time.
Open this route in Google MapsOptional arrival route
A hiking stop
Starved Rock, then the farm. Leave a generous block for parking and your chosen trail; avoid squeezing a full hiking day into a late arrival.
Use live directions to check total travel time.
Open this route in Google Maps
Optional arrival route
Wildlife & open space
Dixon Waterfowl Refuge near Hennepin, then the farm. Check the refuge’s trail and access information first.
Use live directions to check total travel time.
Open this route in Google MapsHave a plan for the weather.
Seasonal choice
A sunny garden day
Choose Hornbaker Gardens and downtown Princeton, with time to head back to your overnight stay before dinner.
Check seasonal opening days.
See the garden-day itinerary
Indoor options
A rainy afternoon
Trade an outdoor stop for True Leaves Bookshop, the Library Cafe, or a local history visit when open.
Check hours before changing plans.
Browse town & history stopsStay close to your home base
A farm-focused day
Ask which farm experiences fit your dates and the weather. Keep a relaxed day around the place you’re staying.
Book guided experiences ahead.
See current farm activitiesBefore you set off.
What should I reserve first?
Choose your accommodation and confirm check-in and checkout times. Then reserve any ticketed events, workshops, or appointment-only visits.
What should I pack?
Bring walking shoes and layers for outdoor time. For glamping or the cabin, follow the accommodation’s packing list and confirm exactly what is provided.
Can I visit the farm without staying overnight?
Yes—check the current farm activity schedule and arrange your visit. View farm experiences.
We’re attending a wedding at The Barn. Can we stay at the farm?
Ask Hungry World Farm about availability for your dates and party size. Plan your transport between the venue and your accommodation separately.
Make it a countryside weekend
Don’t make it a day trip.
Stay for the stars, a slow breakfast, and one more little discovery. Find a place that feels right for your people.
Find your kind of stay