In the Chicago land area there are a few places to go wheeling, some better than others depending on what you are looking for. Below is a list of points of interest, but the list would grow depending on how far out you want to venture. Below that list is a short list of rumors of more possible places to go. This list will be updated when more information becomes available. All of these places are great places to wheel at so please visit them in lieu of illegal wheeling, Thanks.
Existing Places –
The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park in Marseilles, Illinois about an hours drive (approx. 300 acres?)
http://www.thecliffsinsaneterrain.com/
Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, Indiana about a 3 hour drive (Approx. 700 acres)
http://www.badlandsoffroad.com/
Rockport Off-Road Park in Rockport, Illinois about a 4 hour drive (Approx. 1600 acres)
http://rockportoffroadpark.com/homepage.html
Updated link for the Rockport Off-Road Park
This link contains information regarding the trails at this location and the new park “Hannibal Rocks Park” located near by.
Redbird State Riding Area in Dugger, Indiana about a 5 hour drive (Approx. 225 acres)
http://www.redbirdsra.com/
Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Hart, Michigan about a 5 hour drive (Approx. 2000 acres)
http://www.silverlakesanddunes.com/
Lake Geneva Raceway 4x4 Area in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin about a 2 hour drive (approx. 300 acres?)
http://www.lakegenevaraceway.com/ (need to call for group reservations)
Possible Future Places –
Rocky Glen in Rockford, Illinois about an hours drive (Approx. 120 acres)
Most likely just another ATV park, but I heard that there were plans being “considered” to allow rigs like ours.