The average price of a 7-day trip to Northwest Chicago is $1,517 for a solo traveler, $2,725 for a couple, and $5,108 for a family of 4. Northwest Chicago hotels range from $49 to $224 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are between $694 and $1,164 per person for economy flights and $2,178 to $3,653 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $84 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 Northwest Chicago, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORD and stay in a Northwest Chicago 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 Northwest Chicago is usually mid to late September.
Average Northwest Chicago Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $1,119-$2,242($160-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $2,388-$4,134($341-$591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $3,600-$7,456($514-$1,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northwest Chicago
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northwest Chicago? The cheapest trip to Northwest Chicago is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $42.
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 Northwest Chicago for a week is $791-$2,243($113-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $1,330-$3,526($190-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $2,660-$6,668($380-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Northwest Chicago cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northwest Chicago Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northwest Chicago.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $2,437-$8,916($348-$1,274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,141 to $2,724 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $4,208-$12,816($601-$1,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,282 to $5,448 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northwest Chicago for a week is $8,416-$23,124($1,202-$3,303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,564 to $10,896 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $448 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northwest Chicago Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northwest Chicago is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northwest Chicago 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.
Northwest Chicago 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 Northwest Chicago 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 Northwest Chicago.
Flight Costs to Northwest Chicago
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,164 average in early January to a low of $694 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $708. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northwest Chicago our data includes 1,268 originating airports, and 210 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northwest Chicago from an airport like Phubai International (HUI) in Hue (Vietnam) for an average $7,990 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Decatur (DEC) in Decatur, IL (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Northwest Chicago, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $470, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Northwest Chicago can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $557 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.