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Kenosha, WI

Kenosha is a city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, it is the fourth-most populous city in Wisconsin, with 99,986 residents at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 99,986Metro Area Population 169,000

Why go

  • City in Wisconsin, United States.
  • Served by Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW).

History

Kenosha is a city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, it is the fourth-most populous city in Wisconsin, with 99,986 residents at the 2020 census. The Kenosha metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Kenosha County, has roughly 169,000 residents. Kenosha is a satellite city located roughly 32 miles (51 km) south of Milwaukee and 50 miles (80 km) north of Chicago via Interstate 94 and has significant cultural and economic connections to both cities.

Airports

Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) 5.3 mi to the centre
Kenosha, WI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) 11 mi to the centre
Chicago/Waukegan, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
John H Batten Airport (RAC) 13 mi to the centre
Racine, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Thompson Strawberry Farm Airport 7.7 mi to the centre
Bristol, WI, US
Outdoor
Bristol Airport 9.4 mi to the centre
Bristol, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kenosha, WI. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Chicago, Illinois · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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