Oak Lawn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oak Lawn
With a population of 56,690, Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn has to offer.
Where to Eat in Oak Lawn
If you’re looking for affordable options, Louie's Chophouse (4642 West 103rd) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn (4830 W 111th St) are great picks.
When to visit Oak Lawn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Lawn in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Lawn, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Oak Lawn
Plane
When flying to Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oak Lawn, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Oak Lawn 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 $26 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Oak Lawn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Oak Lawn. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Lawn, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Oak Lawn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.
Airlines serving Oak Lawn
Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Lawn
Most booked hotels in Oak Lawn
Renting a car in Oak Lawn
Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Lawn.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 Oak Lawn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Oak Lawn
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$84/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$87/day