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

Janesville travel guide

Janesville Tourism | Janesville Guide

You're Going to Love Janesville

With a population of 63,575, Janesville 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 Janesville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Janesville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wissota Chophouse - Janesville (20 West Milwaukee Street) and drafthouse (101 E Milwaukee St ste 101) are great picks.

When to visit Janesville

Janesville in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Janesville in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Janesville 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 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Janesville, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Janesville

Plane

Although Janesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 35 miles from Janesville. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Janesville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Janesville, followed by Train. The train journey from Janesville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Janesville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 90 miles from Janesville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Janesville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Janesville takes 200 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although Janesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 35 miles from Janesville. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Janesville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Janesville, followed by Train. The train journey from Janesville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Janesville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 90 miles from Janesville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Janesville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Janesville takes 200 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Janesville

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Janesville

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Japan Airlines
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Where to stay in Janesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Janesville and Holiday Inn Express Janesville-I-90 & Us Hwy 14 By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Janesville

Most booked hotels in Janesville

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Hampton Inn Janesville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 302 reviews)
$99+
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Holiday Inn Express Janesville-I-90 & Us Hwy 14 By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 464 reviews)
$84+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Janesville
3 stars
Excellent (8, 80 reviews)
$121+
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Baymont by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1030 reviews)
$60+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Janesville
3 stars
Good (7, 430 reviews)
$67+
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Motel 6 Janesville
2 stars
Good (6.6, 210 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Janesville

Renting a car in Janesville costs $74 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Janesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Janesville, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Janesville costs $74 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Janesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Janesville, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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