Oak Lawn travel guide

Oak Lawn Tourism | Oak Lawn Guide

You're Going to Love Oak Lawn

With a population of 56,690, Oak Lawn is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oak Lawn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Oak Lawn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Louie's Chophouse (4642 West 103rd) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn (4830 W 111th St) are great picks.

When to visit Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Lawn in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Lawn in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Lawn, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Oak Lawn

Plane

When flying to Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Lawn. The train journey from Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Oak Lawn. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Lawn, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Oak Lawn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Lawn. The train journey from Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Oak Lawn. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Lawn, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Oak Lawn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Oak Lawn

Airlines serving Oak Lawn

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,653 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Lawn

Most booked hotels in Oak Lawn

Hampton Inn and Suites Bridgeview Chicago
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 464 reviews)
$159+
Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 910 reviews)
$205+
Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 528 reviews)
$160+
Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 636 reviews)
$137+
Gateway Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 446 reviews)
$113+
Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview/Chicago Area
2 stars
Good (7, 398 reviews)
$77+

Renting a car in Oak Lawn

Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Lawn.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 Oak Lawn is Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Lawn.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 Oak Lawn is Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.