State ski guide
Best Ski Mountains in Illinois
A ranked list of 1 ski area with snow history, vertical, trails, and ticket context. Use this page as your Illinois guide, then open the app when you want live forecast, drive time, pass access, and crowd signals in one ranking.
Live forecast, drive time, pass access, and crowds in one ranking. Compare the best mountains in Illinois, then find your best fit when you are ready.
How Illinois stacks up
1 ski areas across Illinois, from local hills to larger destinations. Notable names include Chestnut Mountain. Skim vertical, snow history, ticket price, and pass access in the table, then open live rankings for forecast snow, drive time, and crowd context in one place.
| Mountain | Vertical | Trails | Avg Snow/yr | Day Ticket* | Pass | Night Skiing | Live Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Mountain | 475 ft | 19 | 40" | $55 | No Major Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.