There is 1 motocross track within 50 miles of Chicago, IL. The closest is Joliet Motorsports (Joliet MX) in Wilmington, 47 miles out. Of those, 1 is open to the public for practice, 1 has a lighted night track.
Chicago motocross is a warm-season sport, with loamy, well-prepped tracks spread across the farm country of northern Illinois and into the neighboring states. The calendar runs spring through fall, and locals ride hard before winter shuts the outdoor tracks down.
Track details updated July 18, 2026.
Closest tracks to Chicago
| Track | Miles | Status | Next event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Motorsports (Joliet MX)Wilmington | 47 | Open | None yet |
Distances are straight-line from the Chicago city center. Status describes whether the venue is in operation this season, not whether the gate is open today.
1 track within 50 mi of Chicago
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Riding near Chicago.
1 of the 1 tracks within 50 miles of Chicago are marked open right now. 1 runs night practice under lights.
The closest gate is Joliet Motorsports (Joliet MX) in Wilmington, about 47 miles from Chicago. Every listing shows gate fees, hours, soil, and the latest rider check-ins.
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Near Chicago questions
How many motocross tracks are within 50 miles of Chicago?
1 motocross tracks, MX parks, and dirt bike tracks are listed within 50 miles of Chicago, IL on MX Parks, sorted by distance from the city center.
How far is the closest motocross track to Chicago?
The closest listed track to Chicago is Joliet Motorsports (Joliet MX) in Wilmington, about 47 miles from the city center. Its listing shows the exact address, soil type, lighting, gate fees, and hours.
Are there beginner or kids motocross tracks near Chicago?
1 track near Chicago list a pee-wee or mini layout, or say they suit beginners: Joliet Motorsports (Joliet MX) (47 mi). Call ahead before a first ride day: some run mini sessions only on set days.
Which motocross tracks near Chicago are open?
1 track is in operation near Chicago: Joliet Motorsports (Joliet MX). That means the venue is running this season, not that the gate is open today, so check the track's posted hours and schedule before you load the van.
Can I check in or leave a review for a track near Chicago?
Yes. A free MX Parks rider account lets you check in at any listed track, rate it, and save favorites. Check-ins also power the live riding-now activity shown on track pages.