Travel Information

To help with your planning, on-site registration and badge pickup will begin June 26 at 3:30 pm, and the keynote session will begin at 5:45 pm. The meeting will conclude before noon on June 29. If you are flying to Madison, we recommend the 4 airports listed below as there are convenient options for ground transportation to the Discovery Building.

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    Taxis are located outside of Door #7, at the north end of baggage claim. If you wish to arrange pickup by Uber or Lyft, the rideshare stand is located outside Door #3.

  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

    Van Galder

    One way rate: $34.10
    Round trip rate: $61.60

    O’Hare Airport Shuttle Bus Pick-Up

    Effective June 1, the Van Galder bus stop for departures from O’Hare is moving to the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) at 10255 W. Zemke Boulevard. Van Galder buses will no longer leave O’Hare from the Bus Shuttle Center or Terminal 5.

    Now, riders will board at MMF Bus Bays #5, #6, or #7. The MMF is accessible from each terminal via the Airport Transit System.

    See Bus Schedule >

    Where to get dropped-off in Wisconsin

    UW Campus/Downtown (250 N. Lake St). This is the last stop in Madison.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

    Van Galder

    One way rate: $32
    Round trip rate: $64

    To board the bus to Madison, follow signs from baggage claim toward the loading area for “Regional Buses” (lower level). Upon your return, the bus will drop-off passengers on the upper level at Departures.

    See Bus Schedule >

    Where to get dropped-off in Wisconsin

    UW Campus/Downtown (250 N. Lake St). This is the last stop in Madison.

  • General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee (MKE)

    Badger Bus

    One way rate: $23
    Round trip rate: $46

    Discounted Badger Bus bundles may be purchased for $75 (5 tickets) or $145 (10 tickets).

    The Badger Bus picks-up and drops-off outside of Baggage Claim Door #2. Exit to the left and you will see the crosswalk. Proceed to the next island and you will be at the bus stop for Badger Bus.

    Where to get dropped-off in Wisconsin

    UW Campus/Downtown (250 N. Lake St). This is the last stop in Madison.