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. Kenosha deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Fogata (3300 Sheridan Rd) and Waterfront Warehouse (3322 Sheridan Rd) are great picks.
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″.
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 Boston and takes around 2h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kenosha. The train journey from Kenosha to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 54m trip.
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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Champaign, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 135 miles and will cost you around $115. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.
Renting a car in Kenosha costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Kenosha.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kenosha is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.