Next to Libertyville, Heinz Orchard is just 37 miles from downtown Chicago and opens mid-September. This is a small, family-run orchard that does not offer hayrides, food/drink, corn mazes or the like - this orchard specializes in PURE APPLE PICKING FUN in a beautiful surrounding. There are no admission or parking fees. Check web site for dates and hours as they are subject to change based on apple availability.