Glenview travel guide
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You're Going to Love Glenview
With a population of 44,692, Glenview 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 Glenview has to offer.
Where to Eat in Glenview
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Lucci (609 Milwaukee Ave) and Jolane's (1100 Milwaukee Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Glenview
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glenview in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 August, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Glenview, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Glenview
Plane
When flying to Glenview, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Glenview departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glenview. The train journey from Glenview to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in Glenview is called Glenview, and is located 1.6 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Glenview is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 25 km from Glenview. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenview, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Glenview takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Glenview
Where to stay in popular areas of Glenview
Most booked hotels in Glenview
Renting a car in Glenview
Renting a car in Glenview costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Glenview.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Glenview (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 Glenview is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.