Transfer to/from - Milwaukee airport (MKE)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft vehicles pick up passengers outside the baggage claim area, next to Carousel 2.

Bus

Buses depart from outside the baggage claim area, next to exit 1, and you'll find real-time maps next to baggage carousel 1.

The GreenLine service from Milwaukee County Transit System (Tel +1 414 344 6711) operates between the airport and Bayshore Town Center, through downtown Milwaukee and Walker's Point. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Line 80 travels to downtown, MATC Downtown Campus, the shopping area, MATC South Campus, Drexel Town Square and Oak Creek. The ride to downtown takes about 25 minutes.

The fare for both services is USD2.00.

GO Riteway (Tel +1 800 236 5450) operates 24-hour door-to-door shared services to major hotels and other destinations within southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

In addition, private operators provide transportation to various locations:

- Amtrak Thruway (Tel +1 800 872 7245): serves Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac
- Badger Coaches (Tel +1 414 276 7490): Waukesha, Johnson Creek, Madison, La Crosse, Minneapolis
- Coach USA (Tel +1 262 542 8861): services to Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha counties
- FlixBus: travels to cities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
- Lamers (Tel +1 800 261 6600): trips to Wausau, Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Milwaukee

Rent a Car

Train

A courtesy shuttle bus transports passengers from Door 5 of the terminal (baggage claim area) to the airport train station, at the west end. There you can board Amtrak's Hiawatha and Borealis train lines (Tel +1 800 872 7245) to downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station (15-minute ride; from USD6.00) and to Union Station, in Chicago (from USD19.00) via Sturtevant and Glenview. They operate Monday through Saturday between 5:45 am and 10:00 pm and Sundays from 7:15 am to 10:00 pm.

Taxi

Metered vehicles available outside Door 3 of the baggage claim area. Cross the road and follow the signs to the cab lane behind the rental car area. The ride to the city center takes about 20 minutes.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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