Looking for the best strawberry picking near Chicago? Strawberry season is one of our favorite times of year. There’s nothing quite like filling a basket with fresh-picked berries, enjoying homemade strawberry treats, and spending a morning on the farm. Here are some of our personal favorites that we have visited.

*Updated 2026*

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Strawberry Picking Near Chicago

Tom’s Farm Market

Address: 10214 Algonquin Road, Huntley
Why families will love it:
Getting to the fields is half the fun – you get to ride a wagon! When you’re done picking, you can enjoy all things strawberry such as their delicious baked goods from their bakery, homemade strawberry pies, pound cakes, shortcakes, shakes, spreads and strawberry donuts!

2026 Strawberry Season

Opens June 8th
U-Pick hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Last wagon departs at 1:45 p.m.
Season typically lasts 2-3 weeks

Pricing

$3.99/lb per picked strawberriess
$5 field access pass per person; children 2 and under free

Good to know:

Tom’s is a family-owned farm that has been open for more than 40 years!
Must use their picking containers
Strollers and wagons do not fit in strawberry rows
Always check website, social media, or call for updates
Food is available at Cheryl’s Café. The menu offers everything from yummy coffee drinks from their espresso bar to breakfast fare, paninis and more! We LOVE their monster milkshakes!
Looking for items other than strawberries? The farm market has fruits & vegetables available as well as a garden center.

Read all about our strawberry picking experience at Tom’s!

Stade’s Farm and Market

Address: 3709 Miller Road, McHenry, IL

Why We Love It:

If you’re looking for a classic strawberry picking experience, Stade’s is hard to beat. With 20 acres of strawberries, there’s plenty of room to spread out and find the perfect berries. After filling your basket, head to the bakery and market for strawberry donuts, strawberry slushies, pies, jams, and other delicious treats that make the visit even sweeter.

2026 Strawberry Season

Opens June 12
U-Pick hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Season typically lasts 3–4 weeks

Pricing

1-quart basket: $7
2-quart basket: $14
4-quart basket: $20
$7 minimum purchase per person

Good to Know

Must use farm-provided containers
Check Facebook for daily picking updates
Don’t leave without a strawberry donut!

Cody’s Farm

Address: 19502 River Rd, Marengo, Illinois 60152

Why families will love it:

A simple low-key experience. They have adorable radio flyer wagons to use to transport the strawberries. If available, you don’t want to miss picking their sugar snap peas.

2026 Strawberry Season

Opens June 9th
U-Pick hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday + Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Season typically lasts 2-3 weeks

Pricing

1-quart basket: $5.25
4-quart basket: $21
1 quart minimum purchase per person to enter

Good to know:

Choose from over 6 acres of strawberries.
During strawberry picking season the market hours will be 8 am – 6 pm.
Several fruits and vegetables are available for purchase at the farm stand.
They will have strawberry glazed donuts!

Heider’s Berry Farm

Address: 1106 N. Queen Anne Rd., Woodstock, IL

Why we love it:
A simple, no-frills experience where strawberry picking is the star. It’s also one of the most budget-friendly strawberry farms in the area.

2026 Strawberry Season

Opens June 12th
U-Pick hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Season typically lasts 2-3 weeks

Pricing

4-quart basket: $22
NO admission fee; no parking fee

Good to know:

No food is available for purchase.
If you time it right, you can pick other berries too like raspberries or blackberries.

Read all about our strawberry picking experience at Heider’s Berry Farm.

Sun Berry Orchard Farm

Address: 3712 Greenwood Rd, Woodstock

Why we love it: Another low-key strawberry picking experience. Kids will love the small playground and petting zoo.

2026 Strawberry Season

Opens June TBD

Pricing

Good to know:

Picking TBD
No food available.
There is a small playground on-site as well as a petting zoo.

Read all about our strawberry picking experience at Sun Berry Orchard Farm!

Other strawberry farms to check out:

Thompson Strawberry Farm, 14000 75th Street, Bristol, WI, 262-857-2353

Located just over the border in Wisconsin’s Kenosha County, the farm has been growing strawberries for over 70 years.
Check daily for strawberry updates.
Opening date TBD
Check back in August where they will have a sunflower field!
Cash, card, and Apple Pay

Garwood Orchard, 5911 W. 50 South, LaPorte, Indiana

Strawberry picking opens 5/26 but check their website for updates.
Open 9am-5:30pm daily.
Horse pulled wagon rides are available.
Also available when in season: blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes, peppers, green beans, apples, pumpkins, and more.
Pricing: 8 qt flat- $45.00, 8 qt box- $40.00, 4 qt box- $25.00, 1 qt box- $6.50

Minimum UPick pricing of $20 per family of 6+ and $6 per person for groups of 10+ (churches, clubs, schools)

Buy 3 get the 4th FREE of same size (any size).

Johnson’s Farm Produce, 8960 E. Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana

Strawberry picking TBD
Open 8am-7pm Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm Sunday.
Also available when in season: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.

If you’re looking to make family memories, make sure to check out any of these spots for strawberry picking near Chicago. Did I miss your favorite spot?