Check out the Midwest’s most lusted-after Airbnb properties

Most Chicagoans have rightfully called off their long-distance travel plans over the past year, opting instead to stay home or book quicker trips within driving distance of the city. That helps explain why rental platform Airbnb has identified a new browsing trend of "wish list wanderlust." According to the booking company's research, exploring new destinations online and reminiscing about past trips makes people feel hopeful and happy. To honor the country's renewed interest in bookmarking future travel, Airbnb has released its most wish-listed stays in all 50 states.

RECOMMENDED: Book the best Airbnb cabins in the Midwest

In the interest of helping you keep it close to home, we pulled out all of the properties in the Midwest—from a funky A-frame cabin in Michigan to a forest yurt in Missouri. Take a look at the most wish-listed stays within driving distance of Chicago. And don't forget to mind the city's latest travel order restrictions if you do choose to hit the road.

Illinois: Ryan's Place Cabin

Indiana: Birdsong

Iowa: Rural Coon Rapids Cabin With Deck

Kansas: Cozy Cabin Retreat

Michigan: Fernside Aframe

Minnesota: NE MPLS Magic Studio at the Wolf House

Missouri: Forest Garden Yurts

Nebraska: Lazy Oaks Glamping for Two

North Dakota: Lamppost 15

Ohio: Treehouse Village, The Box

South Dakota: Cabin at Green Mountain

Wisconsin: Off-Grid Inn

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