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 February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenview in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glenview include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glenview, followed by Train. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $33 for a 3h 05m 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 16 miles 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Glenview takes 140 miles and will cost you around $62. From Madison, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

When flying to Glenview, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glenview include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glenview, followed by Train. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $33 for a 3h 05m 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 16 miles 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Glenview takes 140 miles and will cost you around $62. From Madison, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Glenview

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Glenview

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,115 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,468 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 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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Staybridge Suites Chicago -- Glenview By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 408 reviews)
$114+
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Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 369 reviews)
$126+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 760 reviews)
$112+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2460 reviews)
$128+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1170 reviews)
$121+
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Glenview/Northbrook
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 185 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Glenview

Renting a car in Glenview costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glenview costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Glenview

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