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

Oak Creek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oak Creek

With a population of 34,451, Oak Creek 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oak Creek has to offer.

When to visit Oak Creek

Oak Creek in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Creek in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oak Creek

Plane

When flying to Oak Creek, you’ll arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Oak Creek include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Creek departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Creek.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Creek is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 71 miles from Oak Creek. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Creek, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Oak Creek takes 85 miles and will cost you around $24. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 365 miles.

Plane

When flying to Oak Creek, you’ll arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Oak Creek include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Creek departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oak Creek.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Creek is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 71 miles from Oak Creek. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Creek, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Oak Creek takes 85 miles and will cost you around $24. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airports near Oak Creek

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Oak Creek

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,080 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oak Creek

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Milwaukee Airport-Oak Creek By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Creek

Most booked hotels in Oak Creek

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Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 685 reviews)
$66+
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Sheridan House
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$225+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Milwaukee Airport
3 stars
Good (6.9, 836 reviews)
$53+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Milwaukee Airport / Oak Creek
2 stars
Good (6.8, 923 reviews)
$52+
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Embassy Motel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 70 reviews)
$74+
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Value Inn Motel - Milwaukee Airport South
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 205 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Oak Creek

Renting a car in Oak Creek costs $49 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Creek.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Oak Creek (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Creek is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oak Creek costs $49 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Creek.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Oak Creek (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Creek is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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