Illinois is known for all sorts of culinary delights. But one of the things we do best is donuts. You might not know that there is a donut trail in Illinois. It is the best kind of trail there is, one that you can definitely work your way through.

  1. Doughnut Vault

Doughnut Vault/Facebook This tiny doughnut shop is known for its large lines each day. They sell until they sell out–and that is sometimes pretty quick. 401 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654.

  1. Pandamonium Donuts

Pandamonium Donuts/Facebook These eclectic donuts are served out of a donut truck. You will see them across campus and around town. Champaign-Urbana.

  1. Cravin Donuts

Cavin Donuts/Facebook There is every type of donut that you can think of here. From pumpkin to dirt cup to fruity pebbles–no topping is too extreme. 405 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701.

  1. Lee Donuts

Lee Donuts/Facebook Who doesn’t love a good donut and a cup of coffee? They have delicious apple fritters and their filled donuts are to die for. 124 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.

  1. Gurnee Donuts

Gurnee Donuts/Facebook This place has been a staple since it opened in 1994. Their classic buttermilk donuts are old-school. 4949 Grand Ave #9, Gurnee, IL 60031.

  1. Dixie Cream Donuts

Dixie Cream Donuts/Facebook Whether you like cake or yeast donuts, these donuts are fantastic. Don’t overlook their fried pies, either. 510 W Main St, West Frankfort, IL 62896.

  1. Donut Den

Donut Den/Facebook Who doesn’t love these delicious donuts? They have great flavors like PBJ and Oreo. 3043 Theodore St, Joliet, IL 60435.

  1. Glazed and Infused

Glazed and Infused/Facebook These doughnuts have a vintage feel, but they are completely innovative. Flavors rotate seasonally, keeping you guessing. 30 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611.

  1. Dat Donuts

Dat Donuts/Facebook This is a down home, classic donut place. Just their old fashioned cake donut is incredible. 8251 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619.

  1. Royal Donut

Royal Donut/Facebook Since 1973, this donut place has been a staple in Danville. From coconut to cream-filled, you can’t go wrong with their donuts. 911 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832.

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Doughnut Vault/Facebook

This tiny doughnut shop is known for its large lines each day. They sell until they sell out–and that is sometimes pretty quick. 401 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654.

Pandamonium Donuts/Facebook

These eclectic donuts are served out of a donut truck. You will see them across campus and around town. Champaign-Urbana.

Cavin Donuts/Facebook

There is every type of donut that you can think of here. From pumpkin to dirt cup to fruity pebbles–no topping is too extreme. 405 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701.

Lee Donuts/Facebook

Who doesn’t love a good donut and a cup of coffee? They have delicious apple fritters and their filled donuts are to die for. 124 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.

Gurnee Donuts/Facebook

This place has been a staple since it opened in 1994. Their classic buttermilk donuts are old-school. 4949 Grand Ave #9, Gurnee, IL 60031.

Dixie Cream Donuts/Facebook

Whether you like cake or yeast donuts, these donuts are fantastic. Don’t overlook their fried pies, either. 510 W Main St, West Frankfort, IL 62896.

Donut Den/Facebook

Who doesn’t love these delicious donuts? They have great flavors like PBJ and Oreo. 3043 Theodore St, Joliet, IL 60435.

Glazed and Infused/Facebook

These doughnuts have a vintage feel, but they are completely innovative. Flavors rotate seasonally, keeping you guessing. 30 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611.

Dat Donuts/Facebook

This is a down home, classic donut place. Just their old fashioned cake donut is incredible. 8251 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619.

Royal Donut/Facebook

Since 1973, this donut place has been a staple in Danville. From coconut to cream-filled, you can’t go wrong with their donuts. 911 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832.

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