Itasca travel guide

Itasca Tourism | Itasca Guide

You're Going to Love Itasca

With a population of 8,649, Itasca is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Itasca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Itasca

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fox and Turtle (400 E. Orchard St.) and Demarco's Ristorante (5N105 Il Route 53) are great picks.

When to visit Itasca

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

How to Get to Itasca

Plane

When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 33 km from Itasca. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 33 km from Itasca. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Itasca

Airlines serving Itasca

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,552 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Itasca

Most booked hotels in Itasca

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 819 reviews)
$204+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 400 reviews)
$204+
Hyatt Place Chicago Itasca
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 342 reviews)
$95+
Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Itasca
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 202 reviews)
$82+
Eaglewood Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 232 reviews)
$124+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 962 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Itasca

Renting a car in Itasca costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Itasca.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Itasca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Itasca is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Itasca costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Itasca.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Itasca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Itasca is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.