15 Best Illinois Travel Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. Enjoy Illinois

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Description Your guide to the best of Illinois. Places to go, things to do, the best places to eat and drink, must-see Chicago, trip ideas, and inspiration for your Illinois vacation.
Email ****@timezoneone.com
Location Illinois, United States
Facebook 370.7KTwitter 33KInstagram 101.7K Domain Authority 59 Get Email Contact Read Now

2. Choose Chicago Blog

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Description Explore the official tourism website for Chicago. Find guides to attractions, events, restaurants, hotels, getting around, and other vacation planning help. Choose Chicago is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois.MORE Email ****@choosechicago.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Facebook 705.1KTwitter 99.9KInstagram 539.8K Domain Authority 68 Get Email Contact Read Now

3. Visit Springfield Blog

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Description Our mission is to provide visitors with the most up to date information regarding Springfield. Whether is info about a site, a great event that is happening, or just some interesting things we want to share with everyone.MORE Email ****@springfield.il.us
Location Springfield, Illinois, United States
Facebook 54.4KTwitter 3KInstagram 12.6K Domain Authority 47 Get Email Contact Read Now

4. Rockford Area CVB Blog

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Description Read the Rockford Area CVB blog and find the latest events, news, exclusive deals, and travel tips to help plan your next visit to Rockford, IL. RACVB is a private, non-profit organization established in 1984 to promote and champion efforts to make the Rockford Region an overnight visitor destination.MORE Email ****@gorockford.com
Location Rockford, Illinois, United States
Facebook 62.2KTwitter 6.3KInstagram 25.8K Domain Authority 49 Get Email Contact Read Now

5. Enjoy Aurora Blog

https://www.enjoyaurora.com/Blog + Follow Blog
Description Stay up to date with destination shopping, live entertainment, and family fun in the Aurora Area of Illinois. The Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and marketing the area as a visitor destination.MORE Email ****@enjoyaurora.com
Location Aurora, Illinois, United States
Facebook 21.4KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 2.5K Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact Read Now

6. NW Illinois Travel Blog

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Description Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a non-profit, official State of Illinois CVB, dedicated to promoting the Illinois counties of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside as a tourism destination, and dedicated to helping you plan your personal trip here, or coordinate a group trip or event.MORE Email ****@bwcvb.com
Twitter 313 Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact Read Now

7. The Chicago Files

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Description Cher is a Canadian expat living in Chicago and the blogger behind, 'The Chicago Files'. Writing is her passion, and her work takes her from writing blog posts to devising interesting travel articles, and along a path where she creates new ideas for children's books.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Twitter 1.2K Domain Authority 22 Get Email Contact Read Now

8. Chi@Glance Blog

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Description I'm Tavi. I'm a diehard Chicagoan that is always representing my city to the fullest. Whether you're new to town or a fellow Chi-Town native, I hope to share with you the joys of finding your new favorite hangout spot, happy hour specials to help you save a few dollars, establishments to help you celebrate that special occasion or ways to stay healthy after eating that bread pudding you splurged on last night.MORE Email ****@chiataglance.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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9. Travels & Treasures

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Description Travels and Treasures shares travel and food inspiration in Chicago and beyond! Subscribe today for travel guides, tips, intineraries, and deals. Find the best things to do, places to eat, and activities for your next vacation destination.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Facebook 171Twitter 1.6K Domain Authority 22 Get Email Contact Read Now

10. Red Soles and Red Wine » Travel

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Description This is Jennifer's personal style, travel, beauty, and foodie blog that started off as a hobby and a way to meet people in Chicago.
Email ****@redsolesandredwine.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Facebook 2.4KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 287.7K Domain Authority 34 Get Email Contact Read Now

11. Basically B » Travel

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Description I'm Britt. BasicallyB is my own little corner of the internet to share my creative side and hopefully make your day a little brighter.
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Facebook 811Instagram 11.6K Domain Authority 4 Get Email Contact Read Now