Maine Coon kittens · Illinois
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Illinois
Illinois is Chicago and then a great deal more: commuter suburbs, college towns and downstate farm country that runs all the way to the Ohio River. Whatever corner you call home, Kat shapes the trip to fit it: a kitten heading for a North Side two-flat travels differently from one bound for a farmhouse outside Peoria.
Is Illinois a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
You can do it either way. The road trip is about 6 hours 15 minutes to Chicago from Farmington; the flight from Minneapolis to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes, and far easier on a young kitten.
Chicago is close enough to drive, about six hours from Farmington, and the flight from Minneapolis is barely over an hour, so Illinois families have more options than most.
Bringing Your Kitten Home in Illinois
O'Hare is on the northwest side of Chicago, and the drive downtown can take half an hour or well over an hour depending on the Kennedy Expressway. Midway, on the Southwest Side, is often easier for the south suburbs, and Rockford families should allow about 90 minutes from O'Hare. Downstate, Peoria has its own airport, and Springfield families may find St. Louis simpler. In winter the wind can make the walk to a parking garage bitter, so keep the carrier wrapped against it; in July, cool the car before you load up. For the first days, keep the kitten's world to one room, with bed, food and litter box close together. Book your vet for one of the first three days, inside the 72 hours the contract asks for.
Which Airport Is Best for Chicago, Naperville and Aurora and Rockford?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Chicago | O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) |
| Naperville and Aurora | ORD or MDW |
| Rockford | ORD, about 90 minutes |
| Peoria | Peoria (PIA) |
| Springfield | Springfield (SPI) or St. Louis (STL) |
| Champaign | Willard (CMI), usually with a connection |
Whichever airport suits you, a flight nanny can meet you there with your kitten, or you can collect at MSP yourself. Cargo and ground transport work on some routes too; how kittens travel has the details.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to Illinois?
Chicago winters are hard and its summers are hot. Weather delays at O'Hare are common in both seasons, so keep go-home day flexible if your kitten is flying.
Easiest months: April to June and September to November. Plan around: January, February and July.
A Maine Coon at Home in Illinois
For a Chicago apartment, a Maine Coon is a big cat in a smaller space, so think vertically: a tall cat tree, a window perch and a few shelves give it room to climb. In the suburbs and downstate there is more room to roam indoors. Either way, the breed's gentle, sociable nature makes it an easy city companion.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Keeping a Maine Coon Happy in Illinois
Chicago housing has a character of its own: brick two-flats and three-flats, rows of bungalows, vintage courtyard buildings and high-rises along the lake, with split-levels and farmhouses beyond the city. Older Chicago apartments often have radiators, and a Maine Coon will find the warmest one by December; a radiator cover with a folded blanket on top makes a safe winter seat. Back porches and fire escapes are no place for a cat, so check screens and door latches. Summer brings street festivals, thunderstorms and plenty of fireworks around the Fourth, and winter brings visitors who come for the holidays and stay a week. A food puzzle and a rotating box of toys help a cat through a long, cold stretch indoors.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Illinois?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700: $200 to reserve it, and the balance before go-home day. The cost of getting your kitten to Illinois is agreed before anything is paid. The prices page lists what is included, and the kitten contract covers the terms, including a vet check within 72 hours of arrival.
Questions From Illinois Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Illinois?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. The $200 deposit holds your kitten, and Kat quotes the trip to Illinois before you pay it.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Illinois?
About 1 hour 20 minutes from MSP to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Exact times change with the airline and the time of year.
How does a kitten get to Champaign?
Usually through Willard (CMI), usually with a connection. Kat will check the easiest way in for your exact address.
Other States Near Illinois
In Illinois and Wondering How It Would Work?
Send Kat your Illinois address and the kitten you like, and she will map out the trip. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.