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

Oak Lawn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oak Lawn

With a population of 56,690, Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oak Lawn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Louie's Chophouse (4642 West 103rd) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL (4830 W 111th St) are great picks.

When to visit Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Lawn in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Lawn in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Lawn, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Oak Lawn

Plane

When flying to Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Lawn, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

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

Bus

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

Airports near Oak Lawn

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Oak Lawn

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 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 Oak Lawn

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Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1136 reviews)
$168+
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Hampton Inn and Suites Bridgeview Chicago
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 441 reviews)
$136+
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Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 788 reviews)
$127+
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Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1124 reviews)
$124+
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Gateway Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 736 reviews)
$106+
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Sleep Inn Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1514 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Oak Lawn

Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Lawn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Lawn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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