Aurora travel guide
Aurora Tourism | Aurora Guide
You're Going to Love Aurora
With a population of 197,899, Aurora 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 Aurora has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aurora
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hooters Fox Valley (4395 Fox Valley Center Drive) and El Jefe Leña y Mar (1271 N Lake St) are great picks.
When to visit Aurora
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aurora in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Aurora, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Aurora
Plane
Although Aurora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 36 miles from Aurora. The shortest domestic flight to Aurora departs from Boston and takes around 2h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aurora. The train journey from Aurora to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Springfield, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Aurora is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 37 miles from Aurora. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aurora, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Aurora takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.
Airlines serving Aurora
Where to stay in popular areas of Aurora
Most booked hotels in Aurora
Renting a car in Aurora
Renting a car in Aurora costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Aurora.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Aurora (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 Aurora is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.