Drive or Fly: Glenmore, WI to Kenosha, 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 GRB–MKE. At 142 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 54m

Distance

142.2 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

57 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

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

3h 11m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Glenmore, WI → GRB 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Kenosha, WI 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Glenmore, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GRB and MKE. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 38m

3h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus 2550

Door-to-Door Timeline

Glenmore, WI → Green Bay Transit Center (GRB6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 200m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From GRB6 — Green Bay Transit Center 10 mi, ~15m drive

To 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 54m	3h 11m	4h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	57 kg CO₂	32 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: 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 19, 2026.

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