The average price of a 7-day trip to Near West Side is $1,649 for a solo traveler, $2,962 for a couple, and $5,552 for a family of 4. Near West Side hotels range from $44 to $333 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $93 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 Near West Side, IL, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Near West Side hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Near West Side is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Near West Side Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Near West Side for a week is $1,569-$2,430($224-$347 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $443 to $927 for economy

Lodging: $113 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Near West Side for a week is $2,904-$4,286($415-$612 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $886 to $1,854 for economy

Lodging: $113 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Near West Side for a week is $4,602-$8,016($657-$1,145 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,772 to $3,708 for economy

Lodging: $226 to $284 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $173 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Near West Side

How cheap can you make a vacation to Near West Side? The cheapest trip to Near West Side is about $124 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 $80 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 $38.

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 Near West Side for a week is $867-$1,972($124-$282 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $443 to $927 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Near West Side for a week is $1,506-$3,284($215-$469 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $886 to $1,854 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Near West Side for a week is $3,012-$6,172($430-$882 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,772 to $3,708 for economy

Lodging: $76 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $120 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Near West Side cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Near West Side Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Near West Side.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Near West Side for a week is $3,082-$10,545($440-$1,506 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $141 to $177 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,099 to $2,586 for first class

Lodging: $166 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Near West Side for a week is $5,168-$14,370($738-$2,053 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $282 to $354 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,198 to $5,172 for first class

Lodging: $166 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Near West Side for a week is $10,336-$26,052($1,477-$3,722 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $564 to $708 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,396 to $10,344 for first class

Lodging: $332 to $666 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Near West Side Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Near West Side is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Near West Side 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.

Near West Side 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Near West Side 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Near West Side.

 

Flight Costs to Near West Side

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Near West Side our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Near West Side from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Near West Side, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Near West Side can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $829 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.

 

 

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