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

Kenosha travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kenosha

With a population of 99,218, Kenosha 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kenosha has to offer.

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When to visit Kenosha

Kenosha in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kenosha in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kenosha in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kenosha, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Kenosha

Plane

Although Kenosha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 41 km from Kenosha. The shortest domestic flight to Kenosha departs from New York and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kenosha, followed by Train. The train journey from Kenosha to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kenosha is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 80 km from Kenosha. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 282 km and will cost you around $54. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Kenosha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 41 km from Kenosha. The shortest domestic flight to Kenosha departs from New York and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kenosha, followed by Train. The train journey from Kenosha to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kenosha is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 80 km from Kenosha. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 282 km and will cost you around $54. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Kenosha

Airlines serving Kenosha

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,238 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,351 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,750 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,714 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kenosha

Most booked hotels in Kenosha

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kenosha Pleasant Prairie
3 stars
Excellent (9, 171 reviews)
$103+
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 335 reviews)
$106+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kenosha, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 854 reviews)
$76+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pleasant Prairie / Kenosha By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 214 reviews)
$99+
Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 669 reviews)
$85+
DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
4 stars
Excellent (8, 255 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Kenosha

Renting a car in Kenosha costs $61 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Kenosha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Kenosha is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kenosha costs $61 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Kenosha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Kenosha is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.