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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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, Cafe Lucci (609 Milwaukee Ave) and Jolane's (1100 Milwaukee Ave) 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 New York and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glenview. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 54m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Glenview takes 175 miles and will cost you around $26. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 205 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 New York and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glenview. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 54m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Glenview takes 175 miles and will cost you around $26. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Glenview

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Glenview

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,927 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,885 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,015 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 404 reviews)
$138+
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Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 364 reviews)
$135+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 754 reviews)
$112+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2417 reviews)
$128+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1148 reviews)
$121+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2366 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in Glenview

Renting a car in Glenview costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Glenview is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glenview costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Glenview is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Glenview

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