Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Addison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Addison

With a population of 36 942, Addison 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Addison has to offer.

Where to Eat in Addison

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rio's in Addison (South American Cuisine) (1600 W Lake St) and Venuti's (2251 W Lake St) are great picks.

When to visit Addison

Addison in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Addison in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Addison

Plane

When flying to Addison, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Addison include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Addison departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Addison. The train journey from Addison to Milwaukee takes 1h 31m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Addison is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 km from Addison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Addison, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Addison takes 338 km and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Addison, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Addison include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Addison departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Addison. The train journey from Addison to Milwaukee takes 1h 31m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Addison is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 km from Addison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Addison, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Addison takes 338 km and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Addison

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Addison

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,863 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,271 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,987 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,967 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,288 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,420 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,467 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Addison

Most booked hotels in Addison

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$184+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Addison
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 219 reviews)
$122+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 727 reviews)
$159+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Hilton Garden Inn Addison
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 114 reviews)
$141+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2295 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Addison

Renting a car in Addison costs $37 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Addison.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Addison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Addison, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Addison costs $37 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Addison.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Addison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Addison, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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