Car Travel and Parking

If you will be driving to attend the symposium, Madison is conveniently located off Interstates I-90 and I-94 with easy access from Chicago (2-1/2 hours), Milwaukee (90 minutes), and Minneapolis-St. Paul (4-1/2 hours). Five U.S. highways also connect Madison with other Wisconsin cities. Free parking is available at both the Concourse Hotel and the Best Western Inn on the Park. Limited parking is available at Monona Terrace for $.90 per hour on weekdays. Public parking is also available at similar rates in Madison municipal parking ramps close to Monona Terrace.

Bus Lines

Van Galder Bus Company

Van Galder runs several times a day to and from Chicago's two international airports – O'Hare and Midway – and the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union on campus. Current one-way fares are $25.00 (O'Hare) and $27.00 (Midway). Schedules are posted on the Van Galder Bus web site.
1-800-747-0094
www.vangalderbus.com

Badger Bus

Badger Bus runs several times a day to and from Milwaukee's Mitchell Field International Airport and the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union on campus. Current one-way fare is $20.00 ($34 round-trip).
Schedules are posted on the Badger Bus web site.
1-800-442-8259
www.badgerbus.com

Airline Travel

Air travel arrangements should be made to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). A combination air/bus travel arrangement from Chicago or Milwaukee may be a somewhat less expensive alternative.

The following national airlines serve the Madison area:

American Airlines/American Eagle
1-800-433-7300
www.aa.com

Comair (Delta Conection)
1-800-354-9822
www.comair.com

Continental Express
1-800-525-0280
www.continental.com

Midwest Airlines/Midwest Connection
1-800-452-2022
www.midwestairlines.com

Northwest Airlines
1-800-225-2525
www.nwa.com

United Airlines/United Express
1-800-241-6522
www.united.com