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

Elkhorn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elkhorn

With a population of 10,084, Elkhorn is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elkhorn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Elkhorn

Elkhorn in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elkhorn in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Elkhorn

Plane

Although Elkhorn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 38 miles from Elkhorn. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elkhorn departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elkhorn. The train journey from Elkhorn 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 $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elkhorn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from Elkhorn. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elkhorn, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Elkhorn takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Elkhorn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 38 miles from Elkhorn. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elkhorn departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elkhorn. The train journey from Elkhorn 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 $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elkhorn is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from Elkhorn. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elkhorn, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Elkhorn takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Elkhorn

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Elkhorn

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
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Where to stay in Elkhorn

Average rates range from around $293 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Elkhorn

Most booked hotels in Elkhorn

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Lake Lawn Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 266 reviews)
$151+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkhorn - Lake Geneva Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 291 reviews)
$103+
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Hampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 168 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Suites Delavan - Lake Geneva Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 364 reviews)
$97+
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Sky Lodge Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 368 reviews)
$86+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Elkhorn Near Lake Geneva
2 stars
Good (7.8, 254 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Elkhorn

Renting a car in Elkhorn costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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, 6% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elkhorn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Elkhorn costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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, 6% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elkhorn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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