Itasca travel guide
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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
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Itasca, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Itasca 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 $26 for a 2h 05m 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.
Airlines serving Itasca
Where to stay in popular areas of Itasca
Most booked hotels in Itasca
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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.