Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Can I take the Metra train to Kenosha?
A:  Yes. The Metra Commuter Rail system services Chicago to Kenosha and back along its Union Pacific North Line.

Q:  Can I take a bus or train from Milwaukee to Kenosha or visa-versa?
A:  Yes.  Wisconsin Coach Lines operates daily shuttles between Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee, as well as Airport Express service to and from Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) and O’Hare International Airport (Chicago).

Q:  How far (in miles/time) is Kenosha from Milwaukee/Chicago?
A:  Kenosha is 37 miles south of Milwaukee (approximately 45-minute drive time) and 60 miles north of Chicago (approximately 80-minute drive time).

Q:  How do I reach Downtown Kenosha and its museums and other attractions from the Interstate?
A:  Exit I-94 from either the north or south at Highway 158 (Exit 342) and drive east approximately 7 miles.  Highway 158 (also known as 52^nd Street) will end at Kenosha’s Lake Michigan Harbor as it intersects with 6^th Avenue.  This is the central point of Downtown Kenosha.

Q:  Can you climb the lighthouse in Kenosha?
A:  Kenosha has two lighthouses, the Pierhead Lighthouse and the Southport Lighthouse. You can climb the Southport Lighthouse on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-May through October.

Q:  Where can I buy Wisconsin Cheese in Kenosha?
A:  We recommend Tim & Tom's Cheeses, The Brat Stop and Tenuta’s Delicatessen for great selections of Wisconsin cheese and other specialties.

Q:  Do you have any restaurants overlooking Lake Michigan?
A:  Yes, we have several.  Click HERE for more details.