Itasca travel guide

Itasca Tourism | Itasca Guide

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Itasca in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
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. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 05m 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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 05m 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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Itasca

Airlines serving Itasca

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Itasca

Most booked hotels in Itasca

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 809 reviews)
$209+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 397 reviews)
$206+
Hyatt Place Chicago Itasca
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 339 reviews)
$100+
Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Itasca
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 190 reviews)
$78+
Eaglewood Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 231 reviews)
$125+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 951 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Itasca

Renting a car in Itasca costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Itasca is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Itasca costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Itasca is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.