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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.

Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games in the Million Dollar Midway Arcade.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Vernon Hills
TEL - 847-549-2118
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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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Elmhurst Sky Zone

Visit Elmhurst Sky Zone park to jump, spin, flip, play and a whole lot more. We have basketball, volleyball, soccer, rock climbing & more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Chicago
Elmhurst
TEL - 630-478-8339
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Fischer Farm

The past and present come together at Fischer Farm’s living history site. Explore the farmhouse, meet the animals, and learn about what farm life was like in the 19th and 20th centuries.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Bensenville
Chicago
TEL - 630-834-3152
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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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Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center

Funway has over 7 acres of fun, including many indoor and outdoor activities for field trips for school, scout, homeschool and camp groups and the whole family to enjoy! Attractions include bowling, roller skating, laser tag, bumper cars, go-karts, and MUCH more!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Batavia
Chicago
TEL - 630-879-8717
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Imagination Theater

Imagination Theater is the participatory theater that engages students through age appropriate scenes, interactive role plays, and facilitated discussions about real life challenges. School assembly programs available in Illinois.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
Chicago
OUTREACH
TEL - 773-492-1966
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Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center is part of a 37-acre nature preserve that is dedicated to enhancing social and natural communities through experiential educational services and projects, and community initiatives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout ILLINOIS
Chicago
Olympia Fields
TEL - 708-481-2330
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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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Lazer X Inc

Lazer X is the premier laser tag arena with 6,500 square foot arena has plenty of space to accommodate groups of all sizes. Looking for something besides laser tag? Our state of the art arcade is the perfect place for school groups, summer camps, and scout troops to have fun!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family ILLINOIS
Addison
Chicago
TEL - 630-691-9800
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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 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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