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

Elmhurst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elmhurst

With a population of 44,121, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst has to offer.

Where to Eat in Elmhurst

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gia Mia - Elmhurst (116 E Schiller St) and One Fifty One Kitchen & Bar (151 N York St) are great picks.

When to visit Elmhurst

Elmhurst in May
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elmhurst in May
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Elmhurst

Plane

When flying to Elmhurst, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Elmhurst include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Elmhurst departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elmhurst. The train journey from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 16 miles from Elmhurst. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Elmhurst, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Elmhurst include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Elmhurst departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elmhurst. The train journey from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 16 miles from Elmhurst. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near Elmhurst

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Elmhurst

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,244 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)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elmhurst

Most booked hotels in Elmhurst

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 448 reviews)
$118+
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Courtyard Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 352 reviews)
$123+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2291 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Elmhurst

Renting a car in Elmhurst costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Elmhurst.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elmhurst (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 Elmhurst is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elmhurst costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Elmhurst.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elmhurst (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 Elmhurst is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Elmhurst

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

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Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

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