The average price of a 7-day trip to The Loop is $1,872 for a solo traveler, $3,362 for a couple, and $6,303 for a family of 4. The Loop hotels range from $70 to $352 per night with an average of $157, 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 $65 to $140 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 The Loop, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a The Loop 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 The Loop is usually mid to late September.
Average The Loop Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Loop for a week is $1,594-$2,749($228-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $917 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Loop for a week is $2,936-$4,944($419-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,834 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Loop for a week is $4,708-$9,280($673-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,668 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $282 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $199 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Loop
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Loop? The cheapest trip to The Loop is about $142 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 $57.
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 The Loop for a week is $995-$2,050($142-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $917 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Loop for a week is $1,648-$3,380($235-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,834 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Loop for a week is $3,296-$6,400($471-$914 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,668 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to The Loop cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Loop Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Loop.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Loop for a week is $2,881-$11,651($412-$1,664 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $143 to $308 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,439 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $352 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Loop for a week is $4,772-$16,246($682-$2,321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $286 to $616 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $4,878 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $352 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Loop for a week is $9,544-$29,672($1,363-$4,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $572 to $1,232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,560 to $9,756 for first class
Lodging: $330 to $704 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Loop Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Loop is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Loop 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.
The Loop 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 The Loop 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 The Loop.
Flight Costs to The Loop
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 The Loop our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Loop 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 The Loop, 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 The Loop can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $892 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.