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

Lincolnwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincolnwood

With a population of 12,590, Lincolnwood is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lincolnwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lincolnwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge (7110 N. Lincoln Avenue) and Stefani Prime (6755 N Cicero Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood in February
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincolnwood in February
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lincolnwood

Plane

When flying to Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Lincolnwood departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincolnwood. The train journey from Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 10 miles from Lincolnwood. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincolnwood, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Lincolnwood departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincolnwood. The train journey from Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 10 miles from Lincolnwood. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near Lincolnwood

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Lincolnwood

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 Lincolnwood

Most booked hotels in Lincolnwood

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2291 reviews)
$124+
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Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - O'Hare
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2142 reviews)
$55+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, 3625 reviews)
$219+
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Renting a car in Lincolnwood

Renting a car in Lincolnwood costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Lincolnwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lincolnwood (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 Lincolnwood is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lincolnwood costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Lincolnwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lincolnwood (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 Lincolnwood is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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