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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hartford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hartford

With a population of 14,223, Hartford is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hartford has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Hartford

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Museums•Historical

When to visit Hartford

Hartford in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartford in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hartford in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hartford, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Hartford

Plane

Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 57 km from Hartford. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford. The train journey from Hartford to Chicago takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $69 for a 8h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Hartford.

Plane

Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 57 km from Hartford. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford. The train journey from Hartford to Chicago takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $69 for a 8h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Hartford.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,657 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hartford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi and Super 8 by Wyndham Hartford WI.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hartford

Most booked hotels in Hartford

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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 225 reviews)
$67+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$86+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 626 reviews)
$70+
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The Audubon Inn Llc
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 173 reviews)
$75+
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Westphal Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$208+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.3, 232 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Expect to pay $3.18 per gallon in Hartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.16 and $50.88.

Expect to pay $3.18 per gallon in Hartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.16 and $50.88.

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