Illinois: Did you know that you can ski in Illinois? The state is actually home to five ski areas, all of which are fairly accessible to people in the Chicago area. Just because few people travel to Illinois strictly for the skiing doesn’t mean the state is void of snow. Most of the state’s ski areas, however, do rely on manmade as opposed to natural snow. The major airports in Chicago are O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW). Winter is cold in the Midwest, so be prepared for frigid temperatures if you’re going to ski in Illinois. Four Lakes Village is the closest and most convenient resort for Chicago area residents, while Chestnut Mountain is commonly considered to be the best. Find great deals on select Illinois resort lift tickets at GetSkiTickets.com!