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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gurnee in April
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gurnee, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Gurnee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gurnee, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Gurnee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gurnee, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Gurnee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gurnee, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Gurnee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Gurnee

Airlines serving Gurnee

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,615 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,583 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (755 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 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, 532 reviews)
$117+
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 444 reviews)
$83+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 299 reviews)
$144+
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 138 reviews)
$207+
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 594 reviews)
$106+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 585 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Gurnee

Renting a car in Gurnee costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Gurnee is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gurnee costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Gurnee is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Gurnee

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