15 Best Illinois Travel Blogs and Websites in 2025

1. Choose Chicago Blog

Blog https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/
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 Followers 604.7KTwitter Followers 100.9KInstagram Followers 504K Domain Authority 68 Read Now Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers ContactsGet access to 250k active Bloggers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the type of bloggers you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The Chicago Files

Blog https://thechicagofiles.com/
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 Followers 1.2K Since Apr 2014 Domain Authority 22 Read Now Get Email Contact

3. Chi@Glance Blog

Blog http://chiataglance.com/category/blog/
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
Facebook Followers 504Twitter Followers 337Instagram Followers 4.7K Since Aug 2015 Domain Authority 21 Read Now Get Email Contact

4. Red Soles and Red Wine » Travel

Blog https://www.redsolesandredwine.com/category/t..
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 Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 276.8K Since May 2011 Domain Authority 34 Read Now Get Email Contact

5. Enjoy Illinois

Blog https://www.enjoyillinois.com/
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 Followers 303.7KTwitter Followers 33KInstagram Followers 96.5K Domain Authority 59 Read Now Get Email Contact

6. Enjoy Aurora Blog

Blog https://www.enjoyaurora.com/Blog
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 Followers 20.7KTwitter Followers 2.7KInstagram Followers 2.3K Domain Authority 36 Read Now Get Email Contact

7. Visit Springfield Blog

Blog https://visitspringfieldillinois.com/Blogs
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 Followers 47.4KTwitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 10.8K Domain Authority 47 Read Now Get Email Contact

8. Rockford Area CVB Blog

Blog https://www.gorockford.com/blog/
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 Followers 44.3KTwitter Followers 6.3KInstagram Followers 21.3K Domain Authority 49 Read Now Get Email Contact

9. NW Illinois Travel Blog

Blog https://www.visitnorthwestillinois.com/catego..
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 Followers 313 Domain Authority 35 Read Now Get Email Contact

10. Travels & Treasures

Blog https://travelsandtreasures.com/chicago/
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 Followers 170Twitter Followers 1.6K Domain Authority 22 Read Now Get Email Contact

11. Basically B » Travel

Blog https://basicallyb.com/category/travel/
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 Followers 603Instagram Followers 11.4K Domain Authority 4 Read Now Get Email Contact