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

Skokie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skokie

With a population of 64,784, Skokie is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Skokie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Skokie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Skokie (4999 Old Orchard Center) and Bonefish Grill - Skokie (9310 Skokie Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Skokie

Skokie in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skokie in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skokie

Plane

When flying to Skokie, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Skokie include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Skokie departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Skokie. The train journey from Skokie 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 Skokie is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 12 miles from Skokie. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skokie, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Skokie 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 Skokie, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Skokie include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Skokie departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Skokie. The train journey from Skokie 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 Skokie is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 12 miles from Skokie. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near Skokie

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Skokie

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
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 Skokie

Most booked hotels in Skokie

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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1351 reviews)
$170+
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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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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1100 reviews)
$154+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2291 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Skokie

Renting a car in Skokie costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Skokie.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Skokie (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.

Renting a car in Skokie costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Skokie.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Skokie (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.

Best car rental deals in Skokie

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$50/day

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