Beef Farms & Ranches Near Chicago, IL
10 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Chicago, IL. The closest, Orchard Village, is about 12 miles away in Skokie. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
10 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Chicago
Sorted by driving distance from Chicago. 1 within 25 miles, 1 within 50 miles.
Orchard Village
12 mi from Chicago
Skokie, Illinois
Orchard Village Located in Skokie, Illinois. Offers a variety of social services. While a farm is mentioned, no direct ecommerce or shipping options for meat listed.
Honeysuckle Farm
54 mi from Chicago
Morris, Illinois
Honeysuckle Farm Located in Morris, Illinois. Offers farm-fresh products. Website is minimal with no ecommerce or shipping details
Hasselmann Family Farm
55 mi from Chicago
Marengo, Illinois
Hasselmann Family Farm Located in Marengo, Illinois. Offers pasture-raised meats. Website includes product info but no national shipping noted
Starry Nights Farm
57 mi from Chicago
Burlington, Wisconsin
Starry Nights Farm Burlington, WI regenerative farm producing 100% grass-fed beef. Practices rotational grazing, soil restoration, and high animal welfare. Available via online store with local and regional delivery.
Hephzibah Farms
59 mi from Chicago
Hebron, Illinois
Hephzibah Farms Hebron, Illinois. Faith-based farm offering educational visits and pastured meats. Site lacks clear ecommerce or shipping details
Wanda Farms
62 mi from Chicago
Harvard, Illinois
Wanda Farms Harvard, Illinois farm offering beef, pork, and eggs. Strong social presence. Website allows orders but shipping not specified
Nettle Creek Farm and Pantry
64 mi from Chicago
Seneca, Illinois
Nettle Creek Farm and Pantry Seneca, Illinois-based farm and pantry. Offers contact and product info. No direct online store or shipping page found
Third Day Farm
68 mi from Chicago
Walkerton, Indiana
Third Day Farm Walkerton, IN pasture-raised meats. Grass-fed beef Farm pickup and farmers markets
Kinnikinnick Farm
74 mi from Chicago
Caledonia, Illinois
Kinnikinnick Farm Based in Caledonia, Illinois. Known for seasonal farm stays and natural meats. Facebook and website available. No explicit ecommerce or shipping noted
The Grassway Farm
74 mi from Chicago
East Troy, Wisconsin
The Grassway Farm East Troy, WI organic farm producing grass-fed beef and dairy with regenerative practices. Hosts a farm store, live music events, and on-farm dining. Emphasizes soil health and local food systems.
Map of Beef Ranches Near Chicago
All 10 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Chicago
Ranches near Chicago sell beef two main ways: by the cut at the farm or a farmers market, and in bulk as a quarter, half, or whole animal for the freezer. Bulk is usually the lowest price per pound, but it requires planning — you pay hanging weight plus cut-and-wrap fees at a local processor, and you'll need freezer space at home (figure 8–12 cubic feet for a half).
When you contact a rancher from the list above, ask four things: how the cattle are finished (grass-finished or grain-finished), current pricing, which processor they use, and pickup or delivery options around Chicago. Illinois ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the Illinois state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Chicago — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Chicago, IL?
There are 10 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Chicago, IL — 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles. The closest is Orchard Village in Skokie, about 12 miles from Chicago.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Chicago?
Start with the listings above — 8 of the 10 ranches near Chicago list a phone number, and many also have websites. Orchard Village (Skokie, 12 mi); Honeysuckle Farm (Morris, 54 mi); Hasselmann Family Farm (Marengo, 55 mi) and others are listed above. Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Chicago?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Chicago sell freezer beef by the quarter, half, or whole animal in addition to individual cuts. When you call, ask about hanging-weight pricing, cut-and-wrap fees at the processor, and how much freezer space you'll need (a half beef typically fills roughly 8–12 cubic feet).
How far is the nearest beef ranch from Chicago?
Orchard Village is the nearest listed ranch at about 12 miles from Chicago, followed by Honeysuckle Farm at about 54 miles.