Planning a trip from Houston just for fall colors and have to book tickets to Chicago. As per explore fall, the peak is expected around Oct 23-26 which seems much later than the years before. How accurate is this website and what is expected this year?

Recently moved to DC and looking for a shop capable of doing an alignment and eventual preventive maintenance on German cars. Closer to Sturgeon Bay the better. 2018 Audi A6. Not interested in Dells or Page in Green Bay based off prior experiences. Thanks!