Oak Lawn travel guide

Oak Lawn Tourism | Oak Lawn Guide

You're Going to Love Oak Lawn

With a population of 56,690, Oak Lawn is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oak Lawn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Oak Lawn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Louie's Chophouse (4642 West 103rd) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn (4830 W 111th St) are great picks.

When to visit Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Lawn in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Lawn in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Lawn, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Oak Lawn

Plane

When flying to Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Lawn. The train journey from Oak Lawn 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.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Lawn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Oak Lawn. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Lawn, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Oak Lawn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Oak Lawn, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Lawn departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Lawn. The train journey from Oak Lawn 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.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Lawn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Oak Lawn. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Lawn, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Oak Lawn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Oak Lawn

Airlines serving Oak Lawn

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Lawn

Most booked hotels in Oak Lawn

Hampton Inn and Suites Bridgeview Chicago
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 465 reviews)
$159+
Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 913 reviews)
$186+
Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 535 reviews)
$150+
Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 642 reviews)
$146+
Gateway Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 447 reviews)
$114+
Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview/Chicago Area
2 stars
Good (7, 395 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Oak Lawn

Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Lawn.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 Oak Lawn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oak Lawn costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Lawn.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oak Lawn (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 Oak Lawn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.