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

Fort Atkinson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Atkinson

With a population of 12,368, Fort Atkinson 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Atkinson has to offer.

When to visit Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson in February
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Atkinson in February
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Atkinson in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Atkinson, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Fort Atkinson

Plane

Although Fort Atkinson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 46 km from Fort Atkinson. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Atkinson departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Atkinson, followed by Train. The train journey from Fort Atkinson to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Atkinson is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 153 km from Fort Atkinson. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Atkinson, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Fort Atkinson takes 290 km and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Fort Atkinson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 46 km from Fort Atkinson. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Atkinson departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Atkinson, followed by Train. The train journey from Fort Atkinson to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Atkinson is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 153 km from Fort Atkinson. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Atkinson, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Fort Atkinson takes 290 km and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Fort Atkinson

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Fort Atkinson

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,482 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,083 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort Atkinson

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Atkinson By IHG and AmericInn by Wyndham Fort Atkinson.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Atkinson

Most booked hotels in Fort Atkinson

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Best Western Plus Jefferson
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 110 reviews)
$84+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ft. Atkinson, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 301 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Atkinson By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 165 reviews)
$83+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Fort Atkinson
2 stars
Excellent (8, 120 reviews)
$64+
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Villa Inn Motel Near Hwy 12 Wi Capital O
2 stars
Good (7.2, 155 reviews)
$81+
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Riverwalk Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.2, 73 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Fort Atkinson

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Fort Atkinson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Fort Atkinson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.