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

Woodstock travel guide

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You're Going to Love Woodstock

With a population of 24,770, Woodstock is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Woodstock has to offer.

When to visit Woodstock

Woodstock in November
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Woodstock in November
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Woodstock

Plane

Although Woodstock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 miles from Woodstock. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Woodstock departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Woodstock. The train journey from Woodstock 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 Woodstock is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 52 miles from Woodstock. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Woodstock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 miles from Woodstock. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Woodstock departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Woodstock. The train journey from Woodstock 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 Woodstock is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 52 miles from Woodstock. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near Woodstock

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Woodstock

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Woodstock

Most booked hotels in Woodstock

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Hampton Inn McHenry
2 stars
Excellent (9, 296 reviews)
$136+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 463 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Algonquin
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 369 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Chicago Nw Crystal Lk Conv Ctr
3 stars
Good (7.9, 343 reviews)
$113+
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Comfort Inn Crystal Lake - Algonquin
2 stars
Good (7.6, 351 reviews)
$98+
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Americinn By Wyndham Woodstock Il
2 stars
Good (7.4, 285 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Woodstock

Renting a car in Woodstock costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Woodstock (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 Woodstock costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Woodstock (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.

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