With a population of 51,895, Hoffman Estates is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hoffman Estates has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bombay Chopsticks (721 W Golf Rd) and Di Benedetto Trattoria (1766 West Algonquin Road) are great picks.
When flying to Hoffman Estates, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoffman Estates departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 54m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoffman Estates. The train journey from Hoffman Estates to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 05m trip.
Another option to get to Hoffman Estates is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 26 miles from Hoffman Estates. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoffman Estates, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Hoffman Estates takes 95 miles and will cost you around $38. From Monona, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 180 miles.
Renting a car in Hoffman Estates costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Hoffman Estates (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hoffman Estates is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.