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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why rent a car in Illinois?
Illinois is a great place for renting a car. Chicago is a fascinating and huge city that can be explored for days, and having your own ride will let you travel to other destinations in Illinois and nearby states.
One-way Car Rentals in Illinois
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Illinois and drop off in another country:
- From Illinois to California - 104 offers from € 101.68 per day
- From Illinois to New York - 48 offers from € 78.86 per day
- From Illinois to Florida - 67 offers from € 100.87 per day
- From Illinois to Iowa - 21 offers from € 122.13 per day
- From Illinois to Colorado - 39 offers from € 79.81 per day
Top ways to enter Illinois
- Chicago O’Hare Airport: O’Hare is among the busiest airports and connects Chicago to destinations in all parts of Europe.
- Chicago Midway Airport: Located southwest of Central Chicago, Midway Airport has flights to and from destinations all over U.S., as well as in Central America and the Caribbean.
- By land: You can also pick up a rental car at a nearby state and then drive to Illinois. Some large airports near Illinois include St. Louis Airport in Missouri, Detroit Airport in Michigan, and Milwaukee Airport in Wisconsin.
Top cities and places to visit
Chicago: America’s third largest city is rich in culture and atmosphere, so much so that it ends up being the favorite U.S. destination of many international travelers.
Peoria: Both proud and hospitable, Peoria is famous for its regional museum, botanical gardens, and the Wildlife Prairie State Park.
Cahokia Mounds: A World Heritage Site, Cahokia Mounds was was once the center of the Mississippian Culture and still shows traces of the pre-Columbian Native American life.
Shawnee National Forest: Located near the state border with Missouri, Shawnee has unique rock formations and great hiking trails.
Galena: This cozy town on Mississippi experienced its golden age in the 19th Century, and traces of that time can still be seen in its museums and the Old Market House. It makes a great day-trip coming from Chicago.
Most popular rental car
The most often picked rental car in Illinois is the Nissan Rogue, although travelers also like the Toyota Corolla and the Jeep Wrangler a lot.
Most popular types of rental car
The most popular rental car types in Illinois are intermediate, fullsize, and special.
Top driving routes
- Chicago - Columbus, Ohio (357 mi / 574 km) The nearby Ohio state’s capital and largest city, Columbus is about five and a half hour drive away from Chicago.
- Chicago - St. Louis, Missouri (296 mi / 476 km) One of the great cities of U.S. Midwest, St. Louis is just a four and a half hour drive away from Chicago, making it a great next travel stop.
- Chicago - Toronto (521 mi / 838 km) Canada’s largest city can be reached in about eight hours, but you can split the route into two or three days if you decide to also visit Detroit that’ll be on the way. Note that if you’re coming from Chicago to Toronto, you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car rental provider first to make sure they allow it.
Car Rental Prices
- Convertibles - from $122 per day
- Large cars - from $76 per day
- Medium cars - from $66 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $135 per day
- Premium cars - from $83 per day
- Small cars - from $70 per day
- SUVs - from $108 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Illinois:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Illinois is the cheapest in December when renting a car is about 16% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 3 Most Popular Cities in Illinois
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Car Rental in Chicago from $36.01 per day
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Car Rental in Peoria from $41.32 per day
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Car Rental in Rockford from $36.01 per day
Top 6 Most Popular Locations in Illinois
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Car Rental at Chicago O'Hare Airport from $28.65 per day
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Car Rental at Chicago Midway Airport MDW from $36.01 per day
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Car Rental at Peoria International Airport from $41.32 per day
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Car Rental at Chicago Rockford Int. Airport from $36.01 per day
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Car Rental at Quad City International Airport from $36.01 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Illinois?
The cost of renting a car in Illinois depends on the time of year. This graph compares price changes from month to month in order to find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Illinois
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Illinois is August — prices start from $39.82 for an Economy class vehicle. This is 13% cheaper than the yearly average and 21% cheaper than renting a car in the month of September (when prices start at $50.70 for a Compact class). This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. The exact price for your trip will depend on the length of your rental and the number of days until your rental period begins. Just enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers.
What’s the average rental length in Illinois?
The average length differs from month to month. The longest rental periods are in December — an average of 8 days. The shortest are in February — an average of 5 days.
Average Rental Length in Illinois
What’s the most popular time for renting a car in Illinois?
Discover Cars users search for cars in a lot of locations daily. We gathered this information in order to analyze car rental popularity in Illinois. The most popular month is March, while the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Rental in Illinois by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
EW
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
July 27, 2021
MM
United States of America (USA)
Dodge Durango
April 22, 2021
If you are about saving a few dollars on rental and spending it on piece of mind this is a great place to rent from.
LG
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
September 30, 2020
As always be alert and safe I live in New Your so I was used to Chicago traffic plus I visit often just never had to rent a car due to the fact that I always use my dad’s car when I visited
RA
United States of America (USA)
Dodge Caravan
February 18, 2020
Rented a Dodge Caravan for 4 adults with large baggage to attend Great Lakes Navy Academy graduation. Vehicle rental was cheaper than round trip and extra travel for entertainment using the cheapest transportation. Booked through Travelocity.
JR
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Wrangler
November 1, 2019
My only complaint is the other drivers in that area. Tailgating, using phones while driving, this is really stupid and also unsafe. At high speeds an accident is serious, could result in your death or serious injury or someone else's. Is it really worth the risk? Try this instead: keep the left lane open for passing. If you want to drive fast, then don't tailgate, just use the left lane to pass. Calm down and drive at safe distances, and absolutely do NOT use your phone while driving!
RA
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
September 30, 2019
Crickets in Wisconsin sing sweeter than the ones in Chicago and The Korner House, 2736 E.Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village make the best egg and bacon sandwiches!
SB
Bolivia
Hyundai Sonata
May 21, 2019
Great City
KM
Ireland
Toyota Yaris Advance
February 28, 2019
There are tolls everywhere that don't actually say how much they are. You have to take a shuttle to the Multi-Modal garage. It takes a while between waiting for shuttle, then waiting for car. Get the GPS.
DF
United States of America (USA)
Honda Civic
February 25, 2019
This was a business trip.
BC
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
February 2, 2019
Great City!
PC
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
November 12, 2018
Love Chicago.
JD
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Wrangler
October 12, 2018
Well, I'm originally from here. Visiting family. People should visit my family! They are a hoot!
AS
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
July 30, 2018
cost effective and friendly service
OB
United States of America (USA)
Honda Civic
July 24, 2018
Easy driving
VP
United States of America (USA)
Honda Civic
June 25, 2018
I wait about 45 minutes for pick up shuttle.
That's what I have. other than that no question.
MB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
June 6, 2018
Only went through the Chicago airport on way to Michigan.
Top 16 Suppliers in Illinois in 2021
National
+18443708286
2 Airport Cir, Rockford, IL 61109
NUCarrentals
18476714000
3901 N MANNHEIM RD SCHILLER PK
Alamo
8443708287
2 AIRPORT CIR,
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:09:00-14:00
Sun:09:00-15:00
Enterprise
+18159654466 / +18449341088
2 Airport Cir, Rockford, IL 61109
SIXT
+18887498227
10255 West Zemke Blvd
Avis
+18159628447
2 Airport Circle
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Budget
+18159629415
2 Airport Circle Greater Rockford Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Alamo
8443708287
2 Airport Cir
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Dollar
+18664342226
2200 69Th Avenue
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:30
Tue:08:00-22:30
Wed:08:00-22:30
Thu:08:00-22:30
Fri:08:00-22:30
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-22:30
Thrifty
+18772830898
2200 69Th Avenue
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:30
Tue:08:00-22:30
Wed:08:00-22:30
Thu:08:00-22:30
Fri:08:00-22:30
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-22:30
Dollar
+18664342226
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
FOX
+13127410788 / +18002254369
10256 W Zemke Blvd Suite 830, Chicago
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:59
Tue:05:00-23:59
Wed:05:00-23:59
Thu:05:00-23:59
Fri:05:00-23:59
Sat:05:00-23:59
Sun:05:00-23:59
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+18443779987 / +18476714000
3901 Mannheim Rd, IL 60176
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Europcar
+18476358031 / +18007775500
10255 W Zemke Rd, Chicago, IL 60666
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:59
Tue:07:00-21:59
Wed:07:00-21:59
Thu:07:00-21:59
Fri:07:00-21:59
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-21:59
NUCarrentals
7089249780
7250 S. CICERO AVENUE SUITE G
Ace Rent a car
+1224782677 / +1878223872
10501 Delta Pkwy, Schiller Park, IL 60176, United States
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-16:00