Skiing in Illinois
Illinois is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 182m to 310m, giving a vertical range of 128m. Across the area there are 7km of prepared pistes. There are 33 runs in total - 6 easy, 14 intermediate, 5 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 24 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 11 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Chestnut Mountain Resort, Villa Olivia, Four Lakes Village and Plumtree. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €154 on average.
Ski Resorts in Illinois
6 ski resorts in Illinois
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Offering action-packed activities and family-friendly amenities, Chestnut Mountain is your adventure travel destination. We’re the Midwest’s Premier Year-Round Resort.
Four Lakes Village
Four Lakes is a ski resort in the Chicagoland area, celebrating over 60 years of alpine snowsports. It aims to build a passion for snowsports, offering lessons and rentals for thousands of visitors each year.
Plumtree
Lake Carroll is a 5,000+ acre, year-round, recreation-oriented community in Northwest Illinois. It features a 14.5-mile trail system suitable for cross-country skiing, among other activities.
Ski Snowstar
With 15 skiing and snowboarding slopes, a 28-acre terrain park with 20+ features, 6 snow tubing lanes, a state-of-the-art tune shop, gear rental and more, Snowstar continues to be the region’s best winter sports park for those with experience — and without.
Snow Park at Alpine Hills
Located near East State St. and Alpine Rd. in Rockford, Illinois, the Snow Park at Alpine Hills offers mountains of fun in the heart of the city! This 5-acre snow park is divided into separate tubing and terrain park sections designed to accommodate riders of all abilities.
Villa Olivia
Villa Olivia is a multi-purpose venue in Bartlett, Illinois, offering winter sports activities.
Illinois at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 6 resorts
Total Resorts
6
Total Piste km
30 km
Total Lifts
24
Elevation Range
182–310 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
33
Where to start in Illinois
Top picks across 1 category
Best value
- 1.Chestnut Mountain ResortGood
- 2.Four Lakes VillageGood
- 3.PlumtreeGood
Top Resorts in Illinois
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumtree | 23 | 13 | 1 |
| Chestnut Mountain Resort | 5 | 124 | 8 |
| Villa Olivia | 1 | 33 | 5 |
| Four Lakes Village | 1 | 25 | 4 |
| Ski Snowstar | - | 54 | 6 |
| Snow Park at Alpine Hills | - | - | - |
Season Calendar - Illinois
When each resort is open for skiing
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