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Sandy beach and red Adirondack chairs at the shoreline

From Chicago

Weekend Getaways From Chicago, on a Wisconsin Lake

Trade the expressway for a sandy beach. Take a break at Lily Lake.

Closer Than You Think

About 90 Minutes From the Loop

Lily Lake Resort is about 90 minutes from the Loop and about an hour from O'Hare and the North Shore. Leave after work on Friday and you're on the deck for sunset.

Neighbors from Chicago are frequent visitors, and families come back year after year. It's a real Wisconsin lake weekend: 230 feet of sandy beach, a buoyed swim area that's safe for the kids, the Sunset Grill right on the water, and ten comfortable rooms with a view of the lake. We promise you'll feel right at home.

A Weekend at the Lake

  • Friday: fish fry and a cold drink on the deck
  • Saturday: the beach, the raft and the swim area, then live music on the lawn in summer
  • Sunday: breakfast at the Sunset Grill and one more swim before the drive home
Busy summer afternoon on the Lily Lake Resort beach

Getaways That Fit

Pick Your Kind of Weekend

  • Beach Days & Coaster Nights: the beach, plus Six Flags Great America about 35–40 minutes away
  • Sunset & Sips: couples and friends, sunsets and live music
  • Orchards, Pumpkins & Fish Fry: apples, pumpkins and corn mazes in the fall
  • Ski, Sled & Supper: Wilmot Mountain is just 7 minutes away
  • Take the Whole Place: book all ten rooms for a reunion
All Weekend Getaways
Lily Lake at golden hour from the Lily Lake Resort patio, picnic tables on the sand and pontoons at the pier

Nearby

Lake Geneva Is Close. The Quiet Is Here.

Lake Geneva is about 20 minutes away for the shore path, the boat tours and Winterfest. Come back to a quieter lake, an easy parking spot and a seat at the bar where everybody's glad you came.

Good to Know

Questions People Ask

How Far Is Lily Lake Resort From Chicago?

About 90 minutes from the Loop, and about an hour from O'Hare and the North Shore, depending on traffic.

Is There a Minimum Stay on Weekends?

Weekends and holidays have a 2-night minimum. See the rates.

Can We Bring the Kids?

Yes. The beach has a shallow, sandy entry and a buoyed swim area, and kids eat at the Sunset Grill.

Can a Group of Friends Book Together?

Yes. Book a few rooms, or all ten: the place sleeps up to 48.

Guest room with two queen beds

Stay With Us

Ten Comfortable Rooms on the Lake

We're about 90 minutes from the Loop. Two queen beds, a full bathroom with fresh towels, heat and air conditioning, HD satellite TV and free Wi-Fi in every non-smoking room. The beach and the Sunset Grill are right outside, and Friday is fish fry. We promise you'll feel right at home.

Book a Room

Call to Book

We book every room by phone, so you get a real answer about your dates right away.

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From the Lily Lake Resort crew in Wheatland, Wisconsin · Updated November 2026

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