Hotels in Des Plaines

Des Plaines overview

Des Plaines is a friendly place, distinct for its sports and theatre, and known for its casinos and shops. You're sure to find the bar and dining options to your liking. Take in some local culture at popular attractions, such as Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre and Chicago Theater. Northwestern University and Wrigley Field are popular places to visit. Des Plaines is a family- and business-friendly destination with something for everyone.

Where to stay in Des Plaines

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Des Plaines has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Des Plaines with Hotels.com by checking our online maps. These display the areas and neighbourhoods around all Des Plaines hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Des Plaines hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Des Plaines

Fly in to Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from central Des Plaines. Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 18.8 mi (30.2 km) away.

Train stations include:

• • Des Plaines Station
• • Des Plaines Cumberland Station

What to see around Des Plaines

Fun outdoor activities are on hand, along with these attractions:

• • Sky High Sports Niles
• • Arlington International Racecourse
• • Odeum Sports and Expo Center
• • Ravinia Pavillion
• • Ryan Field

Entertainment, live music and theatre stand out, with top cultural places to visit like:

• • Rosemont Theatre
• • Oil Lamp Theater
• • Metropolis Performing Arts Center
• • Skokie Theatre
• • North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Whether window-shopping or searching for a perfect souvenir, here are some favourite shopping areas:

• • Golf Mill Shopping Center
• • Randhurst Village
• • Fashion Outlets of Chicago
• • Mitsuwa Marketplace
• • Woodfield Mall

Popular places in the area to visit include:

• • Northwestern University
• • Wrigley Field
• • John Hancock Center
• • University of Illinois Chicago
• • Willis Tower

When to visit Des Plaines

Wondering which time of year to travel or what clothes to pack? Here are seasonal trends to help you with your planning:

Seasonal temperatures

• January-March: 12°C day, -9°C night
• April-June: 29°C day, 1°C night
• July-September: 29°C day, 9°C night
• October-December: 20°C day, -8°C night

Seasonal average rainfall

• January-March: 155 cm
• April-June: 267 cm
• July-September: 300 cm
• October-December: 217 cm

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