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

Niles travel guide

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You're Going to Love Niles

With a population of 29,803, Niles 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 Niles has to offer.

Where to Eat in Niles

If you’re looking for affordable options, Izzy's Arcade Bar (7421 N. Milwaukee Ave.) and Mykonos Greek Restaurant (8660 W Golf Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Niles

Niles in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niles in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Niles

Plane

When flying to Niles, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Niles include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Niles departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Niles. The train journey from Niles 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 Niles is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Niles. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Niles, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Niles 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 Niles, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Niles include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Niles departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Niles. The train journey from Niles 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 Niles is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Niles. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near Niles

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Niles

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 Niles

Most booked hotels in Niles

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$184+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1106 reviews)
$135+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$159+
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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 Niles

Renting a car in Niles costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Niles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Niles (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 Niles is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Niles costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Niles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Niles (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 Niles is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Niles

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