With a population of 8,649, Itasca is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Itasca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Itasca, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Itasca departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Itasca. The train journey from Itasca to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Itasca is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles from Itasca. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Itasca, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Itasca takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.
Renting a car in Itasca costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Itasca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Itasca is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.