Overview
Harvard is a small town (pop. 9500 as of 2010) in northeastern Illinois.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Harvard
Statue of Harmilda the Cow
Harvard Milk Days
In the summer.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Apr. (climate data from nearby Milwaukee)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford — 29 mi away. Directions
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions
Harvard is served by the Metra / Union Pacific Northwest Line. Harvard is the last stop on the line.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Statue of Harmilda the Cow
- Afternoon Harvard Milk Days
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Get in
Harvard is served by the Metra / Union Pacific Northwest Line. Harvard is the last stop on the line.
US Highway 14 runs through Harvard while Interstate 90 is about 15 miles south of Harvard.
Go Harvard railway station
Get around
The downtown area is easy to walk around.
Pace Bus route 808 (+1 847 364-PACE) is used by commuters between Harvard, Woodstock and Crystal Lake. There is no service between 8:15 AM and 2:05 PM, Monday through Friday. Service stops after 5:10 PM in Harvard. The bus travels along Ayer Street in the center of town, past the Metra station, then along highway 14 (Division Street) to the shopping centers at Division St. and McGuire Road. The bus then continues to Woodstock and Crystal Lake.
See
See Statue of Harmilda the Cow
Do
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