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

Frankfort travel guide

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You're Going to Love Frankfort

With a population of 17,782, Frankfort is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Frankfort has to offer.

Where to Eat in Frankfort

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar - Frankfort (28 Kansas St.) and Trails Edge Brewing Co. (20 Kansas St) are great picks.

When to visit Frankfort

Frankfort in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frankfort in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Frankfort

Plane

Although Frankfort doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 47 km from Frankfort. The shortest domestic flight to Frankfort departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Frankfort. The train journey from Frankfort to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m 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 Frankfort is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 46 km from Frankfort. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frankfort, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Frankfort takes 217 km and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Frankfort doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 47 km from Frankfort. The shortest domestic flight to Frankfort departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Frankfort. The train journey from Frankfort to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m 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 Frankfort is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 46 km from Frankfort. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frankfort, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Frankfort takes 217 km and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Frankfort

RFDChicago Greater Rockford
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Frankfort

KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,173 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (386 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (473 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (733 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,293 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Frankfort

Most booked hotels in Frankfort

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Even Hotel Chicago-Tinley Park-Conv Ctr
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 621 reviews)
$121+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Tinley Park
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1350 reviews)
$95+
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Red Roof Inn Chicago - Joliet
2 stars
Good (6, 905 reviews)
$59+
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Econo Lodge
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 448 reviews)
$66+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Chicago - South Holland
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 360 reviews)
$48+
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Halsted Inn and Suites Harvey - Chicago Southland
2 stars
Mediocre (3.5, 1047 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Frankfort

Renting a car in Frankfort costs $116 per day, on average, or $462 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Frankfort (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 Frankfort is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frankfort costs $116 per day, on average, or $462 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Frankfort (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 Frankfort is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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