The average price of a 7-day trip to Illinois is $1,143 for a solo traveler, $1,771 for a couple, and $4,123 for a family of 4. Illinois hotels range from $55 to $255 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Illinois (from all airports) are between $659 and $1,015 per person for economy flights and $2,069 to $3,187 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $88 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Illinois
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Illinois and stay in a Illinois hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Illinois is usually mid to late September.
Average Illinois Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Illinois for a week is $1,158-$2,214($165-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $890 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Illinois for a week is $1,854-$3,712($265-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $175 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,779 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Illinois for a week is $3,660-$7,233($523-$1,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $169 to $351 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,607 to $3,558 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $203 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $145 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Illinois
How cheap can you make a vacation to Illinois? The cheapest trip to Illinois is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Illinois for a week is $831-$2,084($119-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $890 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $121 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Illinois for a week is $1,380-$3,274($197-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $85 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,779 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $121 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Illinois for a week is $2,760-$6,097($394-$871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $169 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,607 to $3,558 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $226 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Illinois cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Illinois Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Illinois.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Illinois for a week is $2,374-$9,961($339-$1,423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,011 to $2,220 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $541 to $1,086 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Illinois for a week is $3,979-$13,412($568-$1,916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $351 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,021 to $4,439 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $541 to $1,086 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Illinois for a week is $7,952-$23,541($1,136-$3,363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $339 to $701 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,043 to $8,878 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $815 to $1,626 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Illinois Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Illinois is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Illinois due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Illinois Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Illinois hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Illinois.
Flight Costs to Illinois
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,015 average in late July to a low of $659 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $628. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Illinois our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Illinois, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Illinois can easily cost $318 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.