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

Monona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monona

With a population of 7,533, Monona is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Monona to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Monona

If you’re looking for affordable options, Buck & Honey's - Monona (800 W. Broadway Suite 300) and The Tasting Room of Monona (800 W Broadway #100) are great picks.

When to visit Monona

Monona in January
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monona in January
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monona

Plane

When flying to Monona, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Monona include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Monona departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

The train station in Monona is called Monona Madison (Dutch Mill), and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Monona is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 119 miles from Monona. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monona, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Monona takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 1575 miles.

Plane

When flying to Monona, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Monona include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Monona departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

The train station in Monona is called Monona Madison (Dutch Mill), and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Monona is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 119 miles from Monona. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monona, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Monona takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 1575 miles.

Airports near Monona

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Monona

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 popular areas of Monona

Most booked hotels in Monona

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Hampton Inn & Suites Madison/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 899 reviews)
$156+
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Best Western Premier Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 663 reviews)
$144+
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avid hotels - Madison - Monona, an IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 268 reviews)
$118+
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The Edgewater
4 stars
Excellent (9, 614 reviews)
$245+
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The Madison Concourse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 998 reviews)
$172+
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Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 676 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Monona

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Monona (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Monona (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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