With a population of 32,974, Saint Charles is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saint Charles deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Francesca's By The River (200 South Second Street) and GIA MIA - St. Charles (31 S 1st St) are great picks.
Although Saint Charles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 35 miles from Saint Charles. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Charles departs from Boston and takes around 2h 33m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Charles. The train journey from Saint Charles to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip.
Another option to get to Saint Charles is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Saint Charles. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Charles, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Saint Charles takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 80 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - St Charles and Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/St. Charles.
Renting a car in Saint Charles costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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, 6% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Charles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Charles is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.