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Where to stay
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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. Hartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Hartford

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Museums•Historical

When to visit Hartford

Hartford in November
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartford in November
Estimated hotel price
$63
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 35 miles 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 St. Cloud, expect to pay about $87 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 85 miles and will cost you around $31. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 35 miles 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 St. Cloud, expect to pay about $87 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 85 miles and will cost you around $31. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,341 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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 and Suites NW Milwaukee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 237 reviews)
$71+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 142 reviews)
$128+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8, 622 reviews)
$76+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend
2 stars
Good (7.7, 269 reviews)
$68+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Germantown/Milwaukee
2 stars
Good (7.4, 332 reviews)
$68+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, West Bend, WI
2 stars
Good (7.2, 406 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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