Gurnee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gurnee

With a population of 31,295, Gurnee is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gurnee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Gurnee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stevens' (401 N Riverside Dr) and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gurnee (7799 Grand Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Gurnee

Gurnee in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gurnee in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gurnee

Plane

Although Gurnee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 36 miles from Gurnee. The shortest domestic flight to Gurnee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gurnee. The train journey from Gurnee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gurnee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 37 miles from Gurnee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gurnee, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Gurnee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Gurnee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 36 miles from Gurnee. The shortest domestic flight to Gurnee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gurnee. The train journey from Gurnee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gurnee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 37 miles from Gurnee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gurnee, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Gurnee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Gurnee

Airlines serving Gurnee

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (468 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gurnee

Most booked hotels in Gurnee

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 563 reviews)
$112+
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 447 reviews)
$100+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 294 reviews)
$150+
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 136 reviews)
$207+
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 606 reviews)
$105+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 593 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Gurnee

Renting a car in Gurnee costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Gurnee.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Gurnee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gurnee is Luxury (Lexus RX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gurnee costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Gurnee.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Gurnee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gurnee is Luxury (Lexus RX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Gurnee

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