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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in Chicago, Illinois for elementary school students thru high school students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Chicago’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out our Virtual Field Trips section or Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

American Writers Museum

A museum that inspires students to write! American Writers Museum offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, both in-person and virtual field trips.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
VIRTUAL
TEL - 312-374-8771
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Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s great art museums, with a collection that spans centuries and the globe. View some of  the museum’s collection virtually. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
VIRTUAL
TEL - 312-443-3600
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Blue Man Group Chicago

Blue Man Group is a theatrical production that combines music, art and science to create a completely unique form of entertainment your student and scout groups will love!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 773-348-3300
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Bronzeville Children’s Museum

The Bronzeville Children’s Museum is the first and only African American children’s museum in the country. The museum is named after Bronzeville, where African Americans settled in Chicago after coming from the south.  

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 773-721-9301
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Chicago Botanic Garden

The Garden’s 31 different natural areas offer a wide variety of types of plants, environments, and even architecture for groups to explore.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 847-835-5440
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Drury Lane Theatre

A pillar of the Chicagoland theatre community for over 50 years, Drury Lane Theatre offers groups an unforgettable experience through Broadway classics, musicals, new works, comedies, and concerts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
Oakbrook Terrace
TEL - 630-570-7272
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Dupage Children’s Museum

Visit DuPage Children’s Museum, where play allows kids to make new discoveries, explore new spaces, share experiences, and see themselves and their world in new and exciting ways!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach, Professional Development. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Naperville
TEL - 630-637-8000
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Funtopia-Glenview & Naperville

At Funtopia we believe in movement on our Fun Walls, Ropes Course elements, our Caving System or on our Jungle Gym. Regardless of the direction or the speed you move, we guarantee – you will Have Fun and Be Active!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Glenview
Naperville
TEL - Glenview: 224-432 5435. Naperville: 630-718-4327
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Gizmos Fun Factory

At Gizmos Fun Factory, with 6 major attractions, 70 arcade games, and 7 party rooms! Test your skills on the Ratchets & Ropes course, featuring three levels of obstacles that let you climb, leap, and even soar on a zip line, bumper cars, go-karts and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Orland Park
TEL - 219-741-1043
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Kline Creek Farm

Step back in time to experience life on a working farm in the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve. Stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet the historically costumed interpreters.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
TEL - 630-876-5900
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Kuipers Family Farm

Kuipers Family Farm is a 230-acre working farm that offers pick-your-own, an educational apple and pumpkin one hour tour, a glimpse into cider making, a maze, an orchard hayride and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
Maple Park
TEL - 815-827-5200
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground with with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Now booking field trips!!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Schaumburg
TEL - 847-592-9708
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About us

FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Chicago—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Chicago by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Chicago art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Chicago children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Chicago history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Chicago team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Chicago aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Chicago field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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