Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Chicago

Shila:  Bengtson Christmas Tree Farm is a 137-acre farm where your family can visit for a u-cut experience in "The North Pole." In addition to selecting the perfect tree from 8 total varieties of Firs, Spruces and Pines, you'll find resident reindeer here every day! They only work one night a year anyway, right? For cutting, there is free use of their saws, and they'll even retrieve the tree from the field for you. Tree shaking and wrapping is available for a nominal fee. Hot chocolate, mini apple cider donuts, and tree stands are also available for purchase.

Shila:  Popular for their fall pumpkin patch and their honey, Puckerville Farm's tree farm is what brings families around during December. You can find an award-winning array of Fraser Trees anywhere from 4-12 feet tall. In addition to a tree, your family can find custom decorated wreaths, garland, Christmas pot Fraser bundles, hot apple cider and candy canes for the kids!

Shila:  Tammen Treeberry Farm is one of the largest u-pick Christmas tree farms in the state with over 160 acres of different varieties including Douglas-fir, Canaan fir, Scotch pine, Fraser fir and more. You'll find rows and rows of trees, many of which your family can easily walk to. Farther back rows are accessible by driving your own vehicle, so be mindful of potential muddy spots! Muddy wheels aside, this can be fun-filled adventure for the kids! Bring your own saw, or use one of theirs.

Shila:  In addition to its known landscaping services, this is a working farm that produces veggies, fresh eggs, and is home to many farm animals. During winter, your family may cut their own tree, or select a pre-cut. Pick up some firewood while you're at it! They'll be free shaking and wrapping, along with hot chocolate and popcorn.

Shila:  Abbey Farms, dating back to the 1930's, now sits on 300 acres of farmland. Read the history of the monks of Marmion Abbey and you'll get a sense of appreciation for hard-working life on the farm, and commitment to community which is in line with the spirit of Christmas. Your family will love creating memories at this tree farm. They have plenty of saws available for a fully refundable $10 deposit (bring cash!). Be sure to reserve your time slot online before you go. They offer a free donut & small hot chocolate with tree purchase.

Shila:  At Pine-Apple Farm, your family will find fresh, homegrown, and hand-pruned Pines, Spruces and Firs. Expect high-quality trees for your family's holiday. It will also be simple to appreciate the great attention to customer service they provide. They supply the hand saws, and offer shaking, baling, tying, and even loading the tree atop your car. You and your family get the fun part!

Cash or check preferred.

Shila:  Located among other trees and streams, this farm is the ideal setting for a family who wants to pick a Christmas tree as if they were walking through the woods one day on their own. Trees are in rows, but it's mostly a quiet scene as you select from over 10,000 Scotch Pines, White Pines, and White Spruce -- some up to about 12 feet tall! They also offer hay rides.

Shila:  Not too far from their popular Adventure Farm, which is filled with family-friendly fall attractions like pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and zip lines, Richardson Farms turns its attention to Christmas trees after Thanksgiving. Expect over 50,000 trees of popular varieties, that are homegrown across 75 acres. Enjoy free wagon rides to and from the fields, shaking, baling and tying. Families can also enjoy the heated barn with free hot chocolate or coffee, alongside homemade donuts and treats! Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome to join in the fields.

Shila:  Offering nothing but Christmas trees, and doing it well since 1972, Pioneer Tree Farm is also appreciated for its organically grown, pruned by hand, and without pesticides method of farming. Select from a variety of pines, spruces, cedars, and firs. Safely work together as a family, and use a provided hand saw to cut down your tree! You may also bring your own saw. Enjoy complimentary wagon rides, tree shaking and baling. Your leashed dogs are welcome, too!

Shila:  Camelot Christmas Tree Farm will have trees available for picking in the most popular varieties: Firs, Spruces, and Pines. After you cut your tree, there is free shaking and baling. Saws are provided. They accept cash or check only.

Shila:  Ben's Farm has thousands (yes, thousands!) of trees in popular varieties including firs and pines, ranging from 6 to 12 feet tall. On top of that, families appreciate the farm's organic farming practices, where all trees that come home are pesticide-free. Kids and parents will also love complimentary tractor or horse-drawn wagon rides, coffee, hot cocoa, and the shaking & baling of your tree. Your leashed 4-legged family member is welcome, too. You may even catch Santa on a John Deere!