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

Oak Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oak Park

With a population of 51,878, Oak Park 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oak Park has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oak Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, New Rebozo Oak Park (1116 Madison St) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL (950 Lake St) are great picks.

When to visit Oak Park

Oak Park in March
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Park in March
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oak Park

Plane

When flying to Oak Park, 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 Oak Park include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Park departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Park. The train journey from Oak Park to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Park is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 8 miles from Oak Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Park, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Oak Park takes 215 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Oak Park, 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 Oak Park include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Park departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Park. The train journey from Oak Park to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Park is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 8 miles from Oak Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Park, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Oak Park takes 215 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Oak Park

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Oak Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,863 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,271 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,987 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,967 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,288 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,420 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,467 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oak Park

Average rates range from around $290 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $205 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Park

Most booked hotels in Oak Park

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Harvey House Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 113 reviews)
$261+
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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$184+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 727 reviews)
$159+
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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, 2295 reviews)
$125+
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Carleton of Oak Park
3 stars
Good (7.9, 408 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Oak Park

Renting a car in Oak Park costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Park.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oak Park (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Park, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Oak Park costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Park.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oak Park (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Park, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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