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A well-lit hallway with a wooden dresser, a table with chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a red coffee machine.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a matching ottoman, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a wooden chair with a book.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a piano, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

3.2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Monica

NT$8,550

NT$9,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."

A residential street with a sidewalk, houses, and greenery.

A lobby with two green armchairs, a glass coffee table, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden chairs, a bar counter, and two televisions mounted on the wall.

2. Carleton of Oak Park

2.1 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Alan

NT$3,218

NT$3,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a large screen wall.

A reception desk with a blue geometric wall design, a Holiday Inn Express sign, and a refrigerator with beverages.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large windows with a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a desk, and a map on the wall.

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG

1.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Donna

NT$6,057

NT$6,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the second floor, and a well-maintained garden.

A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a wooden countertop.

4. Classic Forest Park Foursquare < 1 Mi to Blue Line

2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

NT$7,635

NT$14,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A bathroom with a glass-tiled wall, a sink, and a shower area.

A cozy interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with chairs and a table, and shelves with various items.

A room with wooden flooring, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, two chairs, and a table with various objects.

A patio with a grill, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

5. Ray's Bucktown B&B

12.2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

mary

NT$5,451

NT$6,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a shower area.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying pastries and coffee, a coffee machine, and a golden clock.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

12.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Alisa

NT$6,908

NT$8,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern dining area with a large table, chairs, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern indoor space with a market area, seating, and a counter.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'avid' sign, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

7. avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

13.8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Sarai

NT$4,525

NT$5,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A breakfast setting with a plate of toast, a bowl of fruit, a cup of coffee, and a newspaper on a table by a window with a city view.

A bar area with a circular bar, stools, and a well-stocked shelf of bottles.

A building facade with a dark entrance, two wall-mounted lights, and a sign reading "The Robey Chicago".

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

8. The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels

12.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Michelle

NT$7,382

NT$9,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a pergola, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a coffee table.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare

11.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Pat

NT$4,644

NT$5,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp post.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a pink armchair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a floor lamp.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fire feature.

10. The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.7 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Sayuri

NT$6,183

NT$7,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A grand hotel facade with classical architecture, featuring tall columns, ornate detailing, and a prominent entrance with a marquee.

A spacious living area with a pool table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, modern seating, and a large window providing natural light.

11. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

12.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Enrique

NT$7,225

NT$8,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large wall-mounted TV.

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and a palm tree decoration.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent "Hilton Garden Inn" sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport

12.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Vernell

NT$4,430

NT$5,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, blue upholstered chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Prairie State" sign, a Hilton Honors sign, and a wooden wall with a herringbone pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, green chairs, and a tiled deck.

13. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

karen

NT$4,575

NT$5,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase with glass railings, and a seating area with leather sofas.

A modern hotel room with a marble bathroom, a large mirror, a bedside table, and a bed with a city view.

A serene hallway with a Buddha statue, a stone bench, and a wall with a unique light pattern.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline.

14. The Hotel at Midtown

12.7 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Haili

NT$7,075

NT$9,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious living room with a pool table, comfortable seating, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A staircase with black railings and a marble floor.

15. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

12.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Hser

NT$6,121

NT$7,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a seating area with a chair and ottoman.

A spacious lobby with high wooden pillars, a seating area with sofas and a bench, a fire feature, and a modern design.

16. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

14.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Phillip

NT$6,221

NT$7,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A brick building with a sign for The Wicker Park Inn, including a phone number and website.

A dark blue door with a small window above it, flanked by two potted plants.

A brick building with a round metal table and chairs, a blue door, and a small garden area with plants and a bench.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a bed with white bedding, a floral wall tapestry, and a small table with chairs.

17. Wicker Park Inn

12.8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Michael

NT$9,727

NT$11,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a staircase to an upper level.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a black staircase.

18. Staybridge Suites Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont by IHG

12.8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Yoeshua

NT$4,228

NT$4,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with wooden bar counter, metal chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A restaurant with round tables and wicker chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a menu display.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass wall.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

14 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Jorge

NT$5,083

NT$5,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and water bottles on a white countertop.

A corner room with a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles by IHG

13.5 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

assia

NT$4,417

NT$4,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Top Trailside Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

VIBE INN - WHIRLPOOL SUITES

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!!"

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente"

Regal Inn - Chicago O'Hare Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The Regal Inn is a motel I would stay at again. I felt safe and there is a tv in the room. They don't have the best toiletries though."

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago/Rosemont/O'Hare/SE

8/10 Good

"No pool, staff was very helpful and nice throughout our stay. Would recommended, and would stay again"

Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very clean and staff always pleasant and helpful."

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport

8/10 Good

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Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"We had a comfortable stay. Bed was great, host was very accommodating and location was great!"

Quality Inn O'Hare Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The shuttle service to and from the airport is 24/7 every 30 minutes. They were on time, which made for smooth travel to and from the airport. The front desk was professional, my room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. I would definitely chose to stay here again in the future if traveling through here again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago Northlake O'Hare South

10/10 Excellent

"Estuvo bien la estancia y la limpieza y también fueron muy amables"

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Sunset Bridge Meadow

5.6/10 (9 reviews)

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

9.4/10 (28 reviews)

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Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's

You can find out about the history of Maywood with a visit to Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's. Discover the area's festivals and shops.

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Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Labyrinth during your stay in River Forest. Discover the area's countryside and shops.

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Tre Sorelle Ristorante

Tre Sorelle Ristorante is just one of the places to see in Oak Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Roberts Westside

After visiting Roberts Westside, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Forest Park. Wander the forest or discover the area's sunrises.

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Downtown Oak Park

Downtown Oak Park is just one of the places to see in Oak Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Oak Park Visitors Center

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Trailside Museum of Natural History?

Trailside Museum of Natural History is located in River Forest. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Trailside Museum of Natural History?

Carleton of Oak Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Trailside Museum of Natural History. Other good options within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG and Harvey House Bed & Breakfast.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Trailside Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Trailside Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Trailside Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Trailside Museum of Natural History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Trailside Museum of Natural History?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Trailside Museum of Natural History, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Trailside Museum of Natural History?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ernest Hemingway Museum and House, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, or Pleasant Home. Learn about local history at Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and Unity Temple. You can enjoy live performances at Madison Street Theatre and Distro Music Hall.

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Our top choices for Trailside Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

2. Carleton of Oak Park

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG

4. Classic Forest Park Foursquare < 1 Mi to Blue Line

5. Ray's Bucktown B&B

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

7. avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

8. The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare

10. The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

12. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport

13. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

14. The Hotel at Midtown

15. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

16. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

17. Wicker Park Inn

18. Staybridge Suites Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont by IHG

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles by IHG

Top Trailside Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

VIBE INN - WHIRLPOOL SUITES

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Regal Inn - Chicago O'Hare Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago/Rosemont/O'Hare/SE

Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport

Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

Quality Inn O'Hare Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago Northlake O'Hare South

Other attractions near Trailside Museum of Natural History

Sunset Bridge Meadow

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's

Labyrinth

Tre Sorelle Ristorante

Roberts Westside

Downtown Oak Park

Oak Park Visitors Center

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