Inexpensive Hotels Near Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Airport hotels are not usually the destination of tourists, but all too often these days, air travelers find themselves in need of a room close to the airport. According to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) website close to one million flights take off and land at Chicago's O'Hare airport every year and punctuality is always subject to weather conditions. It is no fun staying overnight at any airport; it is also an unexpected expense so travelers are always on the look-out for inexpensive hotels near Chicago's O'Hare airport. Below is an alphabetic sampling of inexpensive yet clean and comfortable accommodations in case you ever get stranded overnight at O'Hare.

Baymont Inn and Suites
2881 Touhy Avenue,
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847-803-9400

Price per night for 2 adults $64 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 8 miles
Free 24-hour shuttle
Clean, comfortable, friendly front desk service

Hotel amenities: Free continental breakfast, free High-speed Internet, fitness center, fax service available, guest laundromat
Rooms: alarm clock, bathroom amenities, Cable, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
Note: Continental breakfast-you may have to grab it on the run because seating is at a premium.

Comfort Suites and Conference Center, O'Hare
4200 North River Road,
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847-803-9400

Price per night for 2 adults $81 - 135 (not including taxes) mid-week more expensive
Distance from airport: 2 miles
Free airport shuttle
Clean, comfortable and basic
Non-smoking only

Hotel amenities: Free breakfast and complimentary newspaper, free Broadband Internet, fitness center, fax service available, guest laundromat
Rooms: alarm clock, Cable, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board

Note: Hotel not located in the best area and this has made some guests feel less than secure.

Days Inn O'Hare West
1920 East Higgins Road
Elkgrove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847-437-1650

Price per night for 2 adults from $65 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 8.5 miles
Free airport shuttle: runs 4 a.m. to midnight only
Clean and basic

Hotel amenities: Free breakfast (pastry and juice), free newspaper, High-speed Internet, guest laundromat, handicap facilities
Rooms: alarm clock/ radio, Cable/ HBO, hairdryer, in-room safe, in-room coffee, bath amenities

Note: Hotel shuttle service can be erratic.

Days Inn O'Hare South
1900 N Mannheim Road,
Melrose Park, IL 60160 US
Phone: 708-681-3100

Price per night for 2 adults from $65 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 12 miles
Free airport shuttle: runs 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. only
Clean and basic

Hotel amenities: Free breakfast, free newspaper, free High-speed Internet, guest laundromat, business center, safe-deposit box
Rooms: alarm clock/ radio, Cable/ HBO, hairdryer, bath amenities

Howard Johnson Inn and Suites, O'Hare
1925 E. Higgins Road,
Elk Grove, IL 60007 US
Phone: 847-472-7000

Price per night for 2 adults from $70 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 6 miles
Free 24 hour airport shuttle: service by request
Clean, comfortable with friendly and helpful staff

Hotel amenities: Free continental breakfast, free newspaper, free High-speed Internet, business center, exercise facilities, handicap facilities, free 24 hour coffee
Rooms: alarm clock/ radio, Cable/ HBO, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, coffee maker

Note: Newer property

Quality Inn
3801 Mannheim Road,
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847- 678-0670

Price per night for 2 adults from $80 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 2 miles
Free 24 hour airport shuttle
Clean, comfortable with friendly staff

Hotel amenities: Free full hot breakfast, free newspaper, free High-speed Internet, pool, handicap rooms, guest laundromat, room service, on-site food and drink, safety deposit
Rooms: alarm clock/ radio, Cable/ HBO, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee maker

Super 8 Chicago O'Hare Airport
2951 Touhy Avenue,
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847- 827-3133

Price per night for 2 adults from $70 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 5 miles
Free 24 hour airport shuttle by request with notice
Clean, comfortable, basic

Hotel amenities: Complimentary continental breakfast, free newspaper, High-speed Internet, pool, exercise room, wheelchair accessible, business center, pool and fitness room
Rooms: alarm clock/ radio, Cable/ HBO, hairdryer, iron and ironing board

Note: Seating for breakfast limited

Wyndham O'Hare
6810 North Mannheim Road,
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 847-297-1234

Price per night for 2 adults ranges from $61 - 100 (not including taxes)
Distance from airport: 2 miles
Free 24-hour shuttle
Clean, comfortable, friendly front desk service

Hotel amenities: ATM, 24-hour business center, 24-hour room service, pool and health club
Drink and dining onsite
Rooms: alarm clock, bathroom amenities, Cable, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
Note: Some dates the rate doubles and triples (special events in area)

There is other accommodation in the area, but the list above details a range of inexpensive hotels within reasonable distance of Chicago's O'Hare airport. A traveling tip: when you have to make an unexpected stay near O'Hare, check with your airline. They will often provide you with a voucher for a reduced rate at vicinity airport hotels.