Chicago travel baseball & softball

Compare 950+ youth travel baseball & softball programs within 35 miles of Chicago, IL — Shorewood, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and more. Records, age groups and locations on one free map.

976 active youth travel baseball and softball programs within 35 miles of Chicago — 540 baseball and 436 softball — across 164 towns, with teams from 8U through 18U. Updated November 2026.

Towns with the most travel ball programs near Chicago

  1. Chicago: 83 programs
  2. Shorewood: 24 programs
  3. Aurora: 24 programs
  4. Elgin: 23 programs
  5. Naperville: 23 programs
  6. Huntley: 22 programs
  7. New Lenox: 21 programs
  8. St Charles: 19 programs
  9. Frankfort: 19 programs
  10. Tinley Park: 18 programs

Clubs by age group

How many clubs within 35 miles of Chicago field at least one team at each age. A club with 9U and 10U teams counts in both.

  • 8U: 47 clubs
  • 9U: 101 clubs
  • 10U: 192 clubs
  • 11U: 205 clubs
  • 12U: 279 clubs
  • 13U: 231 clubs
  • 14U: 265 clubs
  • 15U: 125 clubs
  • 16U: 171 clubs
  • 17U: 79 clubs
  • 18U: 92 clubs

Where the listings come from

  • USSSA: 908 programs
  • Perfect Game: 145 programs
  • 2D Sports: 11 programs
  • GameChanger: 4 programs

Frequently asked questions

How many travel baseball and softball teams are near Chicago?

Travel Ball Map lists 976 active youth travel programs within 35 miles of Chicago (540 baseball, 436 softball) in 164 towns, as of November 2026. Most programs run several age-group teams.

Which towns near Chicago have the most travel ball programs?

Chicago (83), Shorewood (24), Aurora (24), Elgin (23) and Naperville (23).

What age groups play travel ball around Chicago?

Clubs within 35 miles of Chicago field teams from 8U through 18U. The most common ages are 12U (279 clubs), 14U (265 clubs) and 13U (231 clubs).

Where does the Chicago data come from?

Programs are gathered from USSSA, Perfect Game, 2D Sports and GameChanger, then merged so a club on several platforms shows up once. 89 programs within 35 miles of Chicago are confirmed by two or more sources. Parents can correct details and add missing clubs.

How do I find a travel team near me in the Chicago area?

Open https://www.travelballmap.com/il-chicago/ and the map opens on Chicago. Enter your town to rank every program nearby by distance, record, age groups and community ratings. It's free and you don't need an account to browse.

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