National Parks Near Joliet, Illinois

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 69 national parks near Joliet. The closest park is just 27.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

69
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
27.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Joliet

⭐ Closest
Pullman National Historical Park
27.1 mi (~33 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
51.5 mi (~1 hr 2 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Joliet

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
144.4 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
144.8 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
169.3 mi (~3 hr 23 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
186.1 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Cross Plains, Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Effigy Mounds National Monument
192.1 mi (~3 hr 51 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
196.8 mi (~3 hr 56 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Barry, Illinois
National Historic Site
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
198.7 mi (~3 hr 58 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Joliet

Gateway Arch National Park
229.2 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
237.9 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
240.5 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
242.3 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Indiana
National Memorial
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
244.1 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Michigan
National Battlefield Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
251.1 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
253 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Ohio
National Monument
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
256.9 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
266.2 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
272.5 mi (~5 hr 27 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Ohio
Memorial

Planning Your Visit from Joliet

Joliet is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Pullman National Historical Park is your closest option at just 27.1 miles—approximately 33 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Joliet

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