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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. 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartford in January
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 35 miles from Hartford. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Boston and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hartford, followed by Train. 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 $112 for a 7h 53m 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $42. From Newark, the ticket costs about $217 for a journey of 1510 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. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Boston and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hartford, followed by Train. 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 $112 for a 7h 53m 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $42. From Newark, the ticket costs about $217 for a journey of 1510 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,479 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,829 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,508 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 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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Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 185 reviews)
$135+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 229 reviews)
$75+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 145 reviews)
$129+
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Westphal Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$208+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend
2 stars
Good (7.7, 277 reviews)
$68+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.5, 236 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Renting a car in Hartford costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

Renting a car in Hartford costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

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