Northbrook travel guide
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You're Going to Love Northbrook
With a population of 33,170, Northbrook 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northbrook has to offer.
Where to Eat in Northbrook
If you’re looking for affordable options, J. Alexander's - Redland's Grill - Northbrook (4077 Lake Cook Rd) and Pinstripes - Northbrook (1150 Willow Rd.) are great picks.
When to visit Northbrook
How to Get to Northbrook
Plane
When flying to Northbrook, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Northbrook departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Northbrook. The train journey from Northbrook 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 Northbrook is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 miles from Northbrook. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northbrook, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Northbrook takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Northbrook
Where to stay in popular areas of Northbrook
Most booked hotels in Northbrook
Renting a car in Northbrook
Renting a car in Northbrook costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 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, 8% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Northbrook (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 Northbrook is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.