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Snow tubing near Chicago

Villa Olivia is about 29 miles from Chicago and Wilmot Mountain about 52, with Wisconsin and Michigan parks starting near 70 miles.

  • 29 mi to the closest park
  • 2 within 60 miles
  • 4 with night tubing
  • 3 with a lift back up

Distances are straight-line miles from central Chicago; driving is usually 20–40% longer. Parks span Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan.

  1. Villa Olivia

    Bartlett, IL · 29 mi straight-line

    • Tow-rope lift
    • Night tubing
    • Snowmaking
    • Reservations required
    From $20

  2. Wilmot Mountain

    Wilmot, WI · 52 mi straight-line

    • 22 lanes
    • Lift back up
    • Night tubing
    • Snowmaking
    • Walk-up OK

  3. Crystal Ridge

    Franklin, WI · 70 mi straight-line

    • 19 lanes
    • Lift back up
    • Snowmaking
    • Reservations required
    • 36" min height

  4. Five Pines Ministries

    Berrien Center, MI · 83 mi straight-line

    • 5 lanes
    • Night tubing
    • Snowmaking
    • Age 5+
    From $11

  5. Timber Ridge Ski Area

    Gobles, MI · 105 mi straight-line

    • 9 lanes
    • Lift back up
    • Night tubing
    • Age 5+

  6. Little Switzerland

    Slinger, WI · 106 mi straight-line

    • 25 lanes
    • Snowmaking

  7. Echo Valley Winter Sports Park

    Kalamazoo, MI · 116 mi straight-line

    • 6 lanes
    • Tow-rope lift
    • Age 3+
    From $20

How to choose near Chicago

For a same-day trip, start with the two nearest. Villa Olivia is about 29 miles away with a rope tow, night sessions, snowmaking and about $20 for a 2-hour session, but it requires reservations. Wilmot Mountain is about 52 miles out with 22 lanes and a magic carpet, and lists no reservation requirement.

If you’d rather have more lanes, Little Switzerland has 25 and lists snowmaking. It is about 106 miles away, so it fits a weekend better than an evening.

Michigan’s Five Pines Ministries is the budget pick at $11 per person, with 5 lanes and night sessions. Timber Ridge Ski Area has 9 lanes, a magic carpet, a minimum age of 5 and a 42-inch minimum height.

Crystal Ridge in Franklin, Wisconsin, is about 70 miles out and lists snowmaking and a 36-inch minimum height.

Prices and policies change by season, so confirm on the park’s site. Our what to wear guide helps with the cold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest snow tubing to Chicago?

Villa Olivia in Bartlett, Illinois is the closest park we track, about 29 miles from Chicago in a straight line. Drive time depends on route and weather.

Is there night tubing near Chicago?

Yes. 4 of the parks on this list offer evening sessions under lights, including Villa Olivia, Wilmot Mountain, Five Pines Ministries. Night hours usually run on weekends and holidays; check each park's schedule.

What's the cheapest snow tubing near Chicago?

Five Pines Ministries in Berrien Center, MI lists $11 per person, the lowest price on this list, though it is about 83 miles away. Closer, Villa Olivia lists roughly $20 for a 2-hour session, and Echo Valley Winter Sports Park lists a $20 combo ticket.

What's the biggest tubing hill near Chicago?

Little Switzerland in Slinger, WI lists 25 lanes, about 106 miles out. Wilmot Mountain is closer at about 52 miles with 22 lanes.

See everything on the full tubing map, or browse other cities and planning guides.