When Will Leaves Change to Fall Colors in Illinois? See the Dates

It's hard to believe that we're only about a month away from the beginning of leaves changing color as Fall gets closer. There are maps and dates that will give you an idea when it will begin and peak in each different part of Illinois.

Compliments to whoever handles the Enjoy Illinois website as they have an awesome tool that helps you plan Fall color trips. Here is the progression of the dates when you can expect Illinois trees to begin the process of getting awesome.

September 17, 2024

This is the average date when the northern quarter of Illinois will start to see the beginnings of Fall color change in the trees.

October 1, 2024

October 8, 2024

It's on or around October 8, 2024 when Fall colors will hit their peak in northern Illinois.

October 15, 2024

It's October 15, 2024 when all of Illinois should be brilliant. In the weeks that follow, you'll see the leaves begin to lose their color in the northern part of the state. But, there's one last date when you could potentially still get a glimpse of Fall colors in Illinois.

November 4, 2024

The first week of November, the southern tip of Illinois will actually still be at or near its peak. That won't last long as most of the Fall colors will have faded by mid-November.

Check out the very helpful Enjoy Illinois Fall Color Trip Planner site to see when the colors will get good wherever you happen to be.