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Drive or Fly: Kenosha, WI to Bridgeport, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MKE–DBQ. At 209 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 26m

Distance

209.7 mi

Total Cost

$81

CO2

85 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$46
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 6m

20m in the air

Air Distance

167 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → MKE 38m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 20m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DBQ → Bridgeport, WI 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Kenosha, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive
Bridgeport, WI DBQ — Dubuque Regional Airport 46 mi, ~68m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and DBQ. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 26m

4h 4m on rail

Total Cost

$37

CO2

11 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Sturtevant Amtrak Station 15m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 244m
Arrival 10m
La Crosse → Bridgeport, WI 87m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $37) $37

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Sturtevant Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive
To La Crosse 58 mi, ~87m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 14m

3h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 38m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 200m
Arrival 10m
Wisconsin Dells (McDonald's Commerce St) (WIS6) → Bridgeport, WI 111m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive
To WIS6 — Wisconsin Dells (McDonald's Commerce St) 74 mi, ~111m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 4h 26m 4h 6m 6h 26m 6h 14m
Total cost (1 person) $81 $182 $37 $12
Carbon footprint 85 kg CO2 43 kg CO2 11 kg CO2 6 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenosha, WI to Bridgeport, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.