Gurnee travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gurnee
With a population of 31,295, Gurnee is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gurnee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Gurnee
Where to Eat in Gurnee
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stevens' (401 N Riverside Dr) and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gurnee (7799 Grand Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Gurnee
How to Get to Gurnee
Plane
Although Gurnee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 36 miles from Gurnee. The shortest domestic flight to Gurnee departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gurnee. The train journey from Gurnee 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 $26 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gurnee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 37 miles from Gurnee. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gurnee, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Gurnee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Gurnee
Where to stay in popular areas of Gurnee
Most booked hotels in Gurnee
Renting a car in Gurnee
Renting a car in Gurnee costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Gurnee.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gurnee (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 Gurnee is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.