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

Belleville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Belleville

With a population of 44,478, Belleville 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Belleville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Belleville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hofbrauhaus St Louis-Belleville (123 Saint Eugene Dr) and The Wine Tap (223 E Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Belleville

Belleville in December
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belleville in December
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Belleville

Plane

When flying to Belleville, you’ll arrive at Belleville (BLV), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Belleville departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Belleville. The train journey from Belleville to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Belleville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 14 miles from Belleville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Belleville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Belleville takes 345 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 365 miles.

Plane

When flying to Belleville, you’ll arrive at Belleville (BLV), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Belleville departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Belleville. The train journey from Belleville to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Belleville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 14 miles from Belleville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Belleville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Belleville takes 345 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airports near Belleville

STLLambert-St Louis
SPISpringfield Capital
BLVBelleville

Airlines serving Belleville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Belleville

Most booked hotels in Belleville

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Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 901 reviews)
$127+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites O'fallon/Shiloh
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 262 reviews)
$139+
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Holiday Inn St. Louis-Fairview Heights
3 stars
Good (7.9, 326 reviews)
$137+
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Radisson Hotel Fairview Heights - St Louis
3 stars
Good (7.4, 517 reviews)
$85+
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Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Fairview Height
3 stars
Good (6.8, 644 reviews)
$85+
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Super 8 By Wyndham Belleville St. Louis Area
2 stars
Good (6.6, 325 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Belleville

Renting a car in Belleville costs $65 per day, on average, or $325 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Belleville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Belleville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Belleville is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Belleville costs $65 per day, on average, or $325 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Belleville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Belleville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Belleville is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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