The average price of a 7-day trip to Oak Forest is $1,369 for a solo traveler, $2,459 for a couple, and $4,609 for a family of 4. Oak Forest hotels range from $53 to $243 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $720 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 $39 to $68 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 Oak Forest, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest is usually mid to late September.
Average Oak Forest Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oak Forest for a week is $1,094-$2,035($156-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $917 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oak Forest for a week is $2,254-$3,726($322-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,834 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oak Forest for a week is $3,392-$6,856($485-$979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,668 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $88 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oak Forest
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oak Forest? The cheapest trip to Oak Forest is about $100 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% 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 $46.
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 Oak Forest for a week is $703-$1,515($100-$216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $917 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oak Forest for a week is $1,286-$2,712($184-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,834 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oak Forest for a week is $2,512-$5,424($359-$775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,668 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Oak Forest cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oak Forest Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oak Forest.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oak Forest for a week is $2,533-$10,825($362-$1,546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $129 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,289 to $2,146 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Oak Forest for a week is $4,340-$13,874($620-$1,982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $258 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,578 to $4,292 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Oak Forest for a week is $8,680-$24,640($1,240-$3,520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $516 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,156 to $8,584 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,074 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oak Forest Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oak Forest is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oak Forest 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.
Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest.
Flight Costs to Oak Forest
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 Oak Forest our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oak Forest 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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $606 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.