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: $30
    Round trip rate: $60

    International flights

    You will find the Van Galder Bus pick-up location on the lower level (Arrivals) of International Terminal 5. The airport shuttle buses load outside door number 5E. Walk across the crosswalk to the outer curb and turn to your right. You will see a bus shelter along the outer curb. The buses will pull up as space allows along this curb past this shelter.

    Domestic flights

    For domestic flights, the Van Galder Bus pick-up area will be outside door 4 of the Bus Shuttle Center.

    Directions to the Bus Shuttle Center

    From your arrival gate: Follow the signs toward baggage claim/ground transportation. Once you get to the lower baggage claim area you will see red and blue signs directing you to the Bus Shuttle Center.

    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.