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

Glenview travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glenview

With a population of 44.692, Glenview 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 Glenview has to offer.

Where to Eat in Glenview

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ema - Glenview (1320 Patriot Blvd) and Wildfire - Glenview (1300 Patriot Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Glenview

Glenview in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenview in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glenview in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Glenview, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Glenview

Plane

When flying to Glenview, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from New York and takes around 2h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glenview. The train journey from Glenview 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 $26 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Glenview is called Glenview, and is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glenview is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 25 km from Glenview. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Glenview takes 241 km and will cost you around $40. From Monona, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Glenview, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from New York and takes around 2h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glenview. The train journey from Glenview 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 $26 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Glenview is called Glenview, and is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glenview is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 25 km from Glenview. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Glenview takes 241 km and will cost you around $40. From Monona, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Glenview

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Glenview

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,322 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,904 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,048 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,709 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,093 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glenview

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Glenview -Chicagoland Inn and Suites and Motel 6 Chicago North Glenview.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glenview

Most booked hotels in Glenview

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Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1226 reviews)
$180+
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The Glen Club
3 stars
Excellent (9, 156 reviews)
$116+
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Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 374 reviews)
$126+
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Staybridge Suites Chicago -- Glenview By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 418 reviews)
$111+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2489 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'hare Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 659 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Glenview

Renting a car in Glenview costs $32 per day, on average, or $95 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Glenview (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Glenview is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glenview costs $32 per day, on average, or $95 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Glenview (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Glenview is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Glenview

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