Planning a Spring Trip? Best Places to Visit from Chicago with a Rental Van

04 Mar-2026

Spring is a beautiful time for a group road trip from Chicago, and a rented van keeps everyone together for it — with room for all the spring gear. Here are the best spring destinations to reach by van.

Lakeside and outdoors

Head to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a relaxing lakeside weekend, or the canyons and waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park in Illinois — both easy, scenic spring drives.

City and coast

Milwaukee, Wisconsin brings food, culture, and the lakefront, while Holland and Saugatuck, Michigan offer charming towns, tulips in bloom, and Lake Michigan beaches.

Why a van for spring

One van keeps the group together with more space for spring essentials, and the cost splits across everyone — an efficient, affordable way to travel as a group.

Plan your spring trip

Pick your dates, pack layers for changeable spring weather, and choose the right van size for your group. We’re happy to help you decide.

Go farther when you like

Because we’re Illinois-based, the same van can take you anywhere across the USA and into Canada — with just a regular license and up to three additional drivers free.

Which van should you pick?

For comfort, the 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; for value, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.