MKE Airport Transportation Options
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport offers a variety of transportation options to suit your travel needs. From taxis and ride-shares to public buses and trains, getting to and from MKE is convenient and straightforward.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are readily available outside the baggage claim area. You can contact local taxi services for more information on availability and rates. Limousine services can also be arranged in advance for a more private travel experience.
Private Shuttles & Buses
- Go Riteway Transport Group: Offers door-to-door shuttle services to local hotels and destinations in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, including Chicago. Contact them at 1-800-236-5450.
- Coach USA: Provides service to Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha Counties, and O'Hare Airport. Call 262-542-8861 for details.
- Badger Coaches: Serves Johnson Creek and Madison. Contact them at 414-276-7490.
- Lamers Coaches: Offers routes to Wausau, Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Milwaukee. Call 1-800-261-6600.
Ride-Share Services
Uber and Lyft operate at MKE. Pick-up and drop-off locations are next to Baggage Claim 2. Follow signs to 'Exit to Ticketing' to reach the designated area.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located on-site at the airport. Major providers include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Contact information for each provider is available on the airport's official website.
Public Transportation
- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS): Buses stop outside baggage claim, exit 1. For real-time arrivals, check the map near baggage carousel 1. Key routes include:
- Bayshore-Airport Green Line: Connects to Bayshore Town Center, UWM, Milwaukee's east side, and Walker's Point.
- MCTS Route 80: Connects to downtown Milwaukee and the MATC campus in Oak Creek, with stops at Mitchell Street Shopping Center.
Train Services
The Milwaukee Airport Rail Station is located along the airport's western edge at 5601 S. 6th Street. A free shuttle bus connects the rail station to the airport, with pick-up outside the rail station's main entrance and baggage claim door 4. The station uses Amtrak's Hiawatha service, linking downtown Milwaukee and Chicago. For more information, contact Amtrak at 800-872-7245.
Accessibility and Additional Services
MKE provides accessible transportation options, including wheelchair services and moving walkways. Hotel shuttles are available for guests of nearby accommodations. Short-term parking is conveniently located near the terminal for quick access.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Milwaukee's MKE airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from MKE outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Milwaukee airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into MKE airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for Milwaukee General Mitchell lost & found here.
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