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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glenview, followed by Train. The train journey from Glenview to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $28 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 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 American Airlines, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Monona, the bus ride to Glenview takes 210 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Glenview, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glenview, followed by Train. The train journey from Glenview to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $28 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 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 American Airlines, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Monona, the bus ride to Glenview takes 210 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Glenview

Airlines serving Glenview

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,882 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,842 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,292 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,495 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,005 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,162 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)
$137+
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1251 reviews)
$160+
Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 377 reviews)
$110+
Staybridge Suites Chicago -- Glenview By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 429 reviews)
$123+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1260 reviews)
$122+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2552 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Glenview

Renting a car in Glenview costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glenview costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Glenview

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