Hoffman Estates travel guide

Hoffman Estates Tourism | Hoffman Estates Guide

You're Going to Love Hoffman Estates

With a population of 51,895, Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hoffman Estates

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bombay Chopsticks (721 W Golf Rd) and Di Benedetto Trattoria (1766 West Algonquin Road) are great picks.

When to visit Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoffman Estates in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoffman Estates

Plane

When flying to Hoffman Estates, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoffman Estates departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hoffman Estates, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hoffman Estates to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoffman Estates is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Hoffman Estates. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoffman Estates, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Hoffman Estates takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

When flying to Hoffman Estates, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoffman Estates departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hoffman Estates, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hoffman Estates to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoffman Estates is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Hoffman Estates. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoffman Estates, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Hoffman Estates takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Hoffman Estates

Airlines serving Hoffman Estates

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,995 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (747 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoffman Estates

Most booked hotels in Hoffman Estates

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 824 reviews)
$208+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago - Hoffman Estates, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 277 reviews)
$111+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 401 reviews)
$204+
Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 252 reviews)
$106+
Hyatt Place Chicago Hoffman Estates
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1088 reviews)
$106+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 967 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Hoffman Estates

Renting a car in Hoffman Estates costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Hoffman Estates.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hoffman Estates (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 Hoffman Estates 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.

Renting a car in Hoffman Estates costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Hoffman Estates.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hoffman Estates (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 Hoffman Estates 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.