Sometimes going to a holiday lights event can be a whole ordeal. Maybe the weather isn’t the best or maybe your child seems too cranky to get out of the car and walk around. We’ve got your solution! Chicagoland has some great holiday light events that you can view from the comfort of your own vehicle.
These drive-thru holiday lights in Chicago and the suburbs are as extravagant as ever! Be sure to get your tickets this holiday season, put on some holiday tunes and enjoy them with the whole family.
Updated Nov. 15, 2025: This article was reviewed and updated by the Chicago Parent editorial team to reflect new event dates, refreshed links and the latest information available for families.
Map of Chicagoland’s best drive-thru holiday light shows
Drive-thru holiday light shows in Chicagoland
Light of Christmas Drive Thru at Guaranteed Rate Field
Nov. 20, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026
- Address: Rate Field, 3326 S Wentworth Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $39.99-plus/vehicle
Visitors at this drive-thru experience can enjoy the immersive holiday light show from the comfort of their own car.
Santa’s Rock n Lights – Drive Thru Light Show at Kane County Cougars
Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 2025
- Address: 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva
- Cost: $29.99-plus/carload (prices vary by date)
At this holiday lights event, visitors will see more than 1,000 feet of dancing light tunnels, larger-than-life 3D polar bears, dinosaurs, reindeer and gift of light and hundreds-of-thousands of lights dancing to music.
Willow Hill Lights at Willow Hill Golf Course
Nov. 14, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026
- Address: 1350 Willow Road, Northbrook
- Cost: $40/car
Enjoy this drive-thru holiday lights show, which features a 2.5 mile route with over one million lights, three drive-through tunnels and a 30-foot Christmas tree.
Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park Zoo
Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 2025
- Address: 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora
- Cost: Free
Drive through one mile of spectacular lighted displays and listen to holiday songs on a closed-circuit radio station. See displays such as the holiday golfer, Santa’s toy factory, gigantic snowflakes, ice skating bears, jumping reindeer, howling wolves, old man winter and more. Registration required.
Looking for Christmas lights worth the drive?
Christmas Carnival of Lights in Wisconsin
Nov. 22, 2025-Jan. 31, 2026
- Address: Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, 8425 Highway 38, Caledonia, WI
- Cost: $25/car Sunday-Thursday, $30/car Friday-Saturday
Drive through the 2.6 miles of lights by car, aboard Santa’s giant sleigh or on the charming Golf Cart Holiday Train, take photos with Santa, enjoy outdoor ice skating, stop for photo-ops and walk-through areas, enjoy holiday treats and beverages, cozy fire pits, shopping and more. Guests can tune into their radio and watch as the lights dance along in harmony to holiday music.
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