Hometown RV
Family-owned Carol Stream RV dealer since 1989 with rentals, service, and a 4.7 rating from 96 reviews.
Illinois gives you two very different camper van trips. One heads north out of Chicago along the lake. The other follows the old road southwest toward the Mississippi. Five rental companies in the state stock camper vans, and they average 4.4 stars. Expect a mix of big outfits and small ones. I have rented four RVs, and the small ones often try harder.
Family-owned Carol Stream RV dealer since 1989 with rentals, service, and a 4.7 rating from 96 reviews.
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Indie Campers near Chicago Airport offers campervan and RV rentals with unlimited mileage and 24/7 support.
Five camper van rental companies operate in Illinois, and the spread is wide. Indie Campers Chicago has 351 reviews and a 4.0 rating, with airport pickup and unlimited miles on some vans. Hometown RV rates 4.7 across 96 reviews and also rents motorhomes, travel trailers and toy haulers, plus it delivers. Campervan and RV Rentals Chicago has a 5.0 rating from just 2 reviews, so read carefully. Route66 RV Rental sits at 4.4 from 5 reviews and allows pets. Oasis RV, at 3.9 from 20 reviews, delivers and offers airport pickup.
Ask about mileage first. One company here advertises unlimited miles, which is worth a lot on a long haul. Others cap it, so get the per-mile rate in writing. Generator hours are the fee that caught me once, on a van that looked cheap. Confirm how many hours are included and what each extra hour costs. Then look at the security deposit and what insurance covers, because your personal auto policy usually will not. If you plan to cross into another state, ask about one-way drop fees. Kitchen and linen kits are often add-ons, so price them in before you compare totals.
Chicago is the obvious start, and the airport pickup options make it easy to fly in and drive out. From there, the lake towns to the north make a natural first night. Route 66 runs southwest out of the city, and with a name like Route66 RV Rental in the mix, the old road is clearly part of the local draw. Summer weekends and holidays fill up, so book several weeks ahead if you want a specific van. Only one company here allows pets, so bring that up early if the dog is coming.
Five. They average 4.4 stars across their reviews. That includes Indie Campers Chicago with 351 reviews, Hometown RV at 4.7, Campervan and RV Rentals Chicago, Route66 RV Rental and Oasis RV.
Two list airport service: Oasis RV and Indie Campers Chicago. Both also show up among the five camper van rental companies in the state. Confirm the details with the company before you book your flight.
Only one of the five companies, Route66 RV Rental, lists pets as allowed. If the dog is traveling, ask about pet rules and any cleaning charges at booking. Other companies may say no.
Yes, one company, Indie Campers Chicago, lists unlimited miles on some vans. For everyone else, ask about the daily mileage cap and the per-mile charge before you sign, since a long trip can add up fast.