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

Algonquin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Algonquin

With a population of 30,046, Algonquin is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Algonquin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Algonquin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montarra (1491 S. Randall Rd) and Bonefish Grill - Algonquin (1604 S Randall Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Algonquin

Algonquin in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Algonquin in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Algonquin

Plane

Although Algonquin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 39 miles from Algonquin. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Algonquin departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Algonquin. The train journey from Algonquin to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Algonquin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 40 miles from Algonquin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Algonquin, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Algonquin takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Algonquin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 39 miles from Algonquin. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Algonquin departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Algonquin. The train journey from Algonquin to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Algonquin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 40 miles from Algonquin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Algonquin, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Algonquin takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Algonquin

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Algonquin

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Algonquin

Most booked hotels in Algonquin

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 463 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Algonquin
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 369 reviews)
$116+
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Sonesta Select Chicago Elgin West Dundee
3 stars
Good (7.9, 414 reviews)
$99+
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Holiday Inn Chicago Nw Crystal Lk Conv Ctr
3 stars
Good (7.9, 343 reviews)
$113+
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Comfort Inn Crystal Lake - Algonquin
2 stars
Good (7.6, 351 reviews)
$98+
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Victorian Rose Garden
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Algonquin

Renting a car in Algonquin costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Algonquin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Algonquin (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Algonquin, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Algonquin costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Algonquin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Algonquin (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Algonquin, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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