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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Boston and takes around 2h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca 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 Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles 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 Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

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 Boston and takes around 2h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca 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 Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles 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 Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Itasca

Airlines serving Itasca

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (755 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Itasca

Most booked hotels in Itasca

Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Itasca
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 97 reviews)
$82+
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 824 reviews)
$207+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 401 reviews)
$204+
Hyatt Place Chicago Itasca
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 345 reviews)
$95+
Eaglewood Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 234 reviews)
$119+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 970 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Itasca

Renting a car in Itasca costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 52% 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 $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 52% 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.