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

Itasca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Itasca

With a population of 8,649, Itasca is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Itasca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Itasca

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fox and Turtle (400 E. Orchard St.) and Demarco's Ristorante (5N105 Il Route 53) are great picks.

When to visit Itasca

Itasca in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Itasca in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Itasca

Plane

When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Itasca include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles from Itasca. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Itasca takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Itasca include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles from Itasca. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Itasca takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Itasca

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Itasca

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Itasca

Most booked hotels in Itasca

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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The Westin Chicago Northwest
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 430 reviews)
$129+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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Eaglewood Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 306 reviews)
$145+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Hyatt Place Chicago Itasca
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 659 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Itasca

Renting a car in Itasca costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Itasca.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Itasca (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. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Itasca, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Itasca costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Itasca.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Itasca (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. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Itasca, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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