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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glenview, followed by Train. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 37m trip. The train station in Glenview is called Glenview, and is located 1.0 mile 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Glenview takes 282 km and will cost you around $33. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 370 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glenview, followed by Train. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 37m trip. The train station in Glenview is called Glenview, and is located 1.0 mile 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Glenview takes 282 km and will cost you around $33. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Glenview

Airlines serving Glenview

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,927 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,234 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,509 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,507 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,173 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,989 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 Baymont Inn & Suites Glenview.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glenview

Most booked hotels in Glenview

The Glen Club
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 166 reviews)
$144+
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1251 reviews)
$218+
Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 596 reviews)
$170+
Staybridge Suites Chicago -- Glenview By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 427 reviews)
$128+
Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 377 reviews)
$126+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1275 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Glenview

Renting a car in Glenview costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glenview costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Glenview

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