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When to visit
How to get there
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Glen Ellyn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glen Ellyn

With a population of 27.450, Glen Ellyn is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Glen Ellyn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Glen Ellyn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wheat Cafe - College of Du Page (425 Fawell Blvd, Chc Bldg. Chc Bldg) and A Toda Madre (499 N. Main St.) are great picks.

When to visit Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn in March
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glen Ellyn in March
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glen Ellyn

Plane

When flying to Glen Ellyn, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glen Ellyn include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Glen Ellyn departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glen Ellyn. The train journey from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 36 km from Glen Ellyn. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glen Ellyn, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glen Ellyn include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Glen Ellyn departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glen Ellyn. The train journey from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 36 km from Glen Ellyn. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near Glen Ellyn

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Glen Ellyn

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,984 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,418 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glen Ellyn

Most booked hotels in Glen Ellyn

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$184+
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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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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2295 reviews)
$125+
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Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove
3 stars
Good (7.6, 410 reviews)
$103+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, 3626 reviews)
$231+
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Renting a car in Glen Ellyn

Renting a car in Glen Ellyn costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Glen Ellyn (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 (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Glen Ellyn, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Glen Ellyn costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Glen Ellyn (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 (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Glen Ellyn, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Glen Ellyn

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$52/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$52/day

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