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
How to Get to Itasca
Plane
When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles from Itasca. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Itasca
Where to stay in popular areas of Itasca
Most booked hotels in Itasca
Renting a car in Itasca
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Itasca is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Chrysler 300 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.