Collinsville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Collinsville
With a population of 25,579, Collinsville is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Collinsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Collinsville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Porter's Steakhouse - Collinsville (1000 Eastport plaza) and White Castle - Collinsville (3 Eastport Plaza Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Collinsville
How to Get to Collinsville
Plane
When flying to Collinsville, you’ll arrive at Belleville (BLV), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Collinsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Collinsville. The train journey from Collinsville to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $32 for a 5h 40m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Collinsville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 12 miles from Collinsville. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in St. Louis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collinsville, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Kansas City, the bus ride to Collinsville takes 255 miles and will cost you around $112. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 350 miles.
Airlines serving Collinsville
Where to stay in popular areas of Collinsville
Most booked hotels in Collinsville
Renting a car in Collinsville
Renting a car in Collinsville costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Collinsville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Collinsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Collinsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.