Drive or Fly: Kenosha, WI to Spring Valley, 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–EAU. At 325 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 7m

Distance

325 mi

Total Cost

$107

CO2

131 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$72

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

32m in the air

Air Distance

270 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → MKE 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EAU → Spring Valley, WI 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Kenosha, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Spring Valley, WI EAU — Chippewa Valley Regional Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 1m compared to driving

+ 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

7h 11m

5h 40m on rail

Total Cost

$53

CO2

15 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Sturtevant Amtrak Station 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 340m

Arrival 10m

Red Wing Amtrak Station → Spring Valley, WI 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $53) $53

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

Stations

From Sturtevant Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

To Red Wing Amtrak Station 24 mi, ~36m 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

8h 26m

6h 45m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 405m

Arrival 10m

Hudson (WI) (5HU) → Spring Valley, WI 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

To 5HU — Hudson (WI) 25 mi, ~38m 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	6h 7m	4h 6m	7h 11m	8h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$107	$186	$53	$30
Carbon footprint	131 kg CO₂	69 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	16 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

325 mi 6h 6m

via I 94, I 90; I 94, I 41; I 94; US 41

Shortest (+8 min)

324.7 mi 6h 15m

via I 94, I 39; I 90, I 90; I 94

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