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

Highland Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Highland Park

With a population of 29,763, Highland Park 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 Highland Park has to offer.

Where to Eat in Highland Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Casa De Isaac & Moishe (2014 1st Street) and Beelow's - Highland Park (1850 2nd St #110a) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Diver Cantina - Northshore (1850 2nd St) and Ravinia Brewing Company (582 Roger Williams Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Highland Park.

When to visit Highland Park

Highland Park in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highland Park in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Highland Park

Plane

When flying to Highland Park, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Highland Park include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Highland Park departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Highland Park. The train journey from Highland Park to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highland Park is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 23 miles from Highland Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highland Park, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Highland Park takes 135 miles and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to Highland Park, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Highland Park include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Highland Park departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Highland Park. The train journey from Highland Park to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highland Park is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 23 miles from Highland Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highland Park, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Highland Park takes 135 miles and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Highland Park

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Highland Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,984 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,418 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Highland Park

Most booked hotels in Highland Park

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$184+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$159+
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 196 reviews)
$135+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2312 reviews)
$123+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2295 reviews)
$125+
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Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - O'Hare
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2143 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Highland Park

Renting a car in Highland Park costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Highland Park.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Highland Park (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 Highland Park is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Highland Park costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Highland Park.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Highland Park (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 Highland Park is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Highland Park

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Compact
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