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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 5 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 25 miles from Kenosha. The shortest domestic flight to Kenosha departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kenosha, followed by Train. The train journey from Kenosha to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kenosha is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 miles from Kenosha. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including American Airlines, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Monona, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 210 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Kenosha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 25 miles from Kenosha. The shortest domestic flight to Kenosha departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kenosha, followed by Train. The train journey from Kenosha to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kenosha is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 miles from Kenosha. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including American Airlines, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Monona, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 210 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Kenosha

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Kenosha

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,292 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,495 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,005 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
ANA
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kenosha

Most booked hotels in Kenosha

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kenosha Pleasant Prairie
2 stars
Excellent (9, 172 reviews)
$125+
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The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 338 reviews)
$106+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kenosha, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 878 reviews)
$84+
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Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 678 reviews)
$90+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pleasant Prairie / Kenosha By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 217 reviews)
$108+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
4 stars
Good (7.9, 258 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Kenosha

Renting a car in Kenosha costs $53 per day, on average, or $265 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Kenosha.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kenosha costs $53 per day, on average, or $265 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Kenosha.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$44/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

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