Travels

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

The Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the closest airport to the UWM campus. For ease of transportation, we recommend you fly into MKE if possible.

MKE is well connected to major U.S. hubs such as Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), and New York (JFK/LGA).

Taxi
- Yellow Cab Cooperative: +1 414-271-1800
- Taxi Milwaukee: +1 414-220-5000
Milwaukee County Transit System (city buses)
- The GREEN Line runs from Mitchell International Airport to UWM’s campus.
Rideshare Services – Lyft, Uber

From Chicago O’Hare International Airport

(approximately 90 minutes from Milwaukee by train, bus or car)

USA CoachUSA from Chico Airport for Milwaukee
CoachUSA Bus Service
- Take a CoachUSA bus from O’Hare to Milwaukee General International Airport. Be sure to double-check the CoachUSA bus schedule. The bus does not have 24/7 service.
- Purchase a ticket in advance (before you travel) and print your ticket.
- The Coach USA bus station at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located at the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) at 10255 W. Zemke Boulevard. The MMF is accessible from each terminal via the Airport Transit System.
- Pay attention to the CoachUSA schedule, as buses do not run late at night.
Amtrak (Train) / Milwaukee City Bus
- At O’Hare Airport, take the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line service to Chicago Union Station.
  - The CTA station is located in Terminal 2 of O’Hare Airport (not in Terminal 5). You need to take the free Airport Transit System to Terminal 2 and follow the sign to “CTA Trains” or “Trains to City.”
  - The CTA Blue Line takes you to downtown Chicago. You need to exit at Clinton Station. From Clinton Station, it’s a 5-minute walk to Union Station.
- At Chicago Union Station, take Amtrak Train service to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
  - Amtrak Train service runs on a fixed schedule, please plan your trip beforehand.
- From the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, follow the instructions above for those who arrive at the Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport.

Accommodations

Nearby hotels – https://uwm.edu/graduation/guests/hotel-accommodations/

Where to Stay

Hilton Milwaukee City Center
- Address: 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Rate: Ask for UWM Rate
- Telephone number: 414-935-5940
Hyatt Place Milwaukee
- Address: 800 W. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 United States
- Rate: Ask for UWM rate
- Telephone number: 414-808-3880
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
- Address: 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Rate: Ask for the UWM rate
- Telephone number: 414-276-1234
The Pfister Hotel
- Address: 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Rate: Ask for the UWM rate
- Telephone Number: 414-935-5942
Saint Kate
- Address: 139 E. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Rate: Ask for the UWM rate
- Telephone Number: 414-276-8686

Visa Information (International Participants)

International attendees may require a U.S. visitor visa (B-1/B-2) to attend the conference.

Please check visa requirements based on your nationality at the official U.S. Department of State website.
If you need an official invitation letter, kindly request it well in advance through the IEOM conference team.
We strongly recommend applying for your visa as early as possible to avoid delays.

Visa Waiver Program – https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program

Tourist Attractions in Milwaukee

See details in Visit Milwaukee Page: https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/things-to-do/attractions/
Milwaukee Art Museum
Harley-Davidson Museum
Milwaukee Public Market
Pabst Mansion
Basilica of St. Josaphat
Lakefront
Mitchell Park Domes
Historic Third Ward

Tourist Attractions in Chicago

Millennium Park
Cloud Gate “Bean”
Navy Pier with its Centennial Wheel
Lake Michigan / Shoreline
Art Institute & Field Museum
Willis Tower
360 Chicago (John Hancock
Architectural Riverwalk
Free Lincoln Park Zoo
Don’t forget deep-dish pizza and the historic Wrigley Field!