Cheapest Flights to Milwaukee
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* Ticket prices are subject to change.About Milwaukee
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the 22nd largest city in the country. The city is located in the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan and has a population of approximately 595 thousand. This number increases to one and one-half million when calculating the population of the Greater Milwaukee Metropolitan Area.
Founded by French-Canadian fur-traders who settled in the area, the city experienced population growth with the arrival of Germans and Americans post-1840. The landmark sites in the city include: the Milwaukee Riverwalk, Miller Park, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and Discovery World. Milwaukee’s continental climate means the winters are typically cold, windy, and snowy, while its summers are warm and humid.
In the hottest month of June, the average daily temperature in Milwaukee is 22°C. In the coldest month of January, the daily average temperature in the city is -5°C. According to demographic data from 2010, Milwaukee’s population is 38% African-American, 20% German, 8% Polish, 6% Irish, 2% British, and 1% French.
Transportation to Milwaukee City Center from Airport
Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport
It is easy to get to Milwaukee city center from General Mitchell International Airport. It is also possible to take the advantage of the airport as a transfer point. You can reach the city center in a short time by taxi and shared cars.
It is also possible to go to the city center by airport shuttle services provided by shuttle companies working with door-to-door system. There is a bus option for those who want to use public transport. If you want a more comfortable vehicle, you can rent a car at the airport.
Taxi
You can find the taxi rank behind the car rental area. You only need to use the exit of the third luggage delivery area and follow the signs. You can reach the city center in about 15 minutes by taxi.
Shared Car
After passing through the luggage delivery area, you can follow the “Exit to Ticketing” sign to reach Uber&Lift company’s booking and service point. Through this company, a few passengers can easily go to the city center by sharing the cost of a single car and you can reduce your transportation costs without sacrificing your comfort.
Rent a car
You can rent a car suitable for your budget by agreeing with one of the 8 different car rental companies serving at the airport. In order to reach the city center, you should drive on I-94 E or WI-794 S highway. It is possible to reach the city center in less than 15 minutes through both highways under normal traffic conditions.
Shuttle Bus
With Go Riteway’s shuttle bus services, you can reach Milwaukee city center as well as you can go to many hotels and destinations in the state of Illinois including Chicago. The company’s shuttle buses work on door-to-door system.
Bus
You can easily reach the bus stops using the exit 1 in the luggage delivery area. You can go to the city center in half an hour by bus number 80. The one-way ticket price is 2.25$.
Amtrak
At General Mitchell International Airport, you can take the advantage of Amtrak Train, which travels almost all parts of the United States. So, you can transfer to more than 500 different destinations including Milwaukee city center. The train station is reachable within a few minutes by free shuttle services from the airport. Shuttle services take their passengers at the 4th gate of the luggage delivery area.
