🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Chicago, IL

Canyons, Waterfalls & River Trails

Discover cascading waterfalls and dramatic canyons on scenic river trails through three stunning Illinois state parks.

Day 1 — Starved Rock State ParkDay 2 — Kankakee River State Park
Day 1 — Starved Rock State Park

Day 1 — Starved Rock State Park

🚗 1 hr 51 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Chicago, IL → Starved Rock State Park
1 hr 38 min8:00 AM → 9:38 AM
Starved Rock State Park
Starved Rock State Park
Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins.
9:38 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Starved Rock State Park → Matthiessen State Park
6 min12:00 PM → 12:06 PM
Matthiessen State Park
Matthiessen State Park
12:06 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Matthiessen State Park → Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant
7 min5:00 PM → 5:07 PM
Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant
Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant
★ 4.3
5:07 PM📍 See location
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Find lodging near Starved Rock State Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Starved Rock State Park area.
Day 2 — Kankakee River State Park

Day 2 — Kankakee River State Park

🚗 2 hr 23 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Starved Rock State Park → Kankakee River State Park
1 hr 14 min8:00 AM → 9:14 AM
Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee River State Park
4,000 acres along 11 miles of river for year-round outdoor sporting & recreation plus horse stables.
9:14 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Kankakee River State Park → Rock Creek Trail
4 min12:00 PM → 12:04 PM
Rock Creek Trail
Rock Creek Trail
12:04 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Rock Creek Trail → Jimbo's
2 min5:00 PM → 5:02 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:02 PM
✓ In your plan★ 4.7
Jimbo's
📍 See location →
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Drive
Jimbo's → Chicago, IL
1 hr 3 min6:02 PM → 7:05 PM
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