The average price of a 7-day trip to River North is $1,845 for a solo traveler, $3,314 for a couple, and $6,212 for a family of 4. River North hotels range from $70 to $352 per night with an average of $156, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $480 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 $67 to $107 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 River North, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a River North 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 River North is usually mid to late September.
Average River North Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit River North for a week is $1,608-$2,682($230-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit River North for a week is $2,964-$4,614($423-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit River North for a week is $4,854-$8,484($693-$1,212 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $282 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $201 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to River North
How cheap can you make a vacation to River North? The cheapest trip to River North is about $144 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 $260 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 $59.
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 River North for a week is $1,007-$3,169($144-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit River North for a week is $1,660-$4,538($237-$648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit River North for a week is $3,320-$8,176($474-$1,168 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $364 to $450 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to River North cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury River North Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in River North.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit River North for a week is $3,286-$9,550($469-$1,364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $147 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,267 to $2,657 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $352 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit River North for a week is $5,582-$13,628($797-$1,947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $294 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,534 to $5,314 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $352 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit River North for a week is $11,164-$23,974($1,595-$3,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $588 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,068 to $10,628 for first class
Lodging: $330 to $704 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,277 per night for a preferred vacation rental
River North Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in River North is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in River North 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.
River North 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 River North 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in River North.
Flight Costs to River North
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 River North our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to River North 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 River North, 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 River North can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $900 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.