Directions

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Traveling by Car

Getting to Madison: Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways. Madison is a:

  • 1 1/2 hour drive from Milwaukee (via Interstate 94)
  • 2 1/2 hour drive from Chicago (via Interstate 90)
  • 4 1/2 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via Interstate 94)
  • 2 hour drive from Dubuque (via US 151)

Getting to the Campus Information Center:

  • Take I-90 or US 151 to Hwy 12/18.
  • Exit Hwy 12/18 at Park Street (Exit 261 B).
  • Proceed north on Park Street about 5 miles to Langdon Street, turn right. (See detail map.)
  • Proceed one block to N. Lake Street, turn right.
  • The State Street/Campus parking ramp is located on N. Lake Street and is one block from campus.

Getting to the Welcome Center:

  • Take I-90 or US 151 to Hwy 12/18.
  • Exit Hwy 12/18 at Park Street (Exit 261 B).
  • Proceed north on Park Street about 4.75 miles to Regent Street. (See detail map.)
  • Cross Regent St. and turn right into the entrance for 21 N. Park St. and Newell Smith Residence Hall.
  • Proceed into the Lot 29 parking structure within 21 N. Park St. You may either park at the visitor parking meters on the first level (ranging from 25 minutes to two hours) or utilize the drive-thru parking information window where you can buy half-day or full-day permits during business hours (Monday-Friday 7:15 am - 4:30 pm).

Note: If you are using another Web-based service to locate the university or generate directions to campus, please use the following street address and zip code for the Campus Information Center: 716 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706 OR for the Welcome Center: 21 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53715. Other campus addresses can be found using the campus departmental directory.

Traveling by Bus

  • Greyhound Bus Lines (800-231-2222) serves Madison.
  • Badger Coaches (608-255-6771) offers daily routes between Milwaukee (downtown and Mitchell Field) and campus. The Greyhound/Badger depot is located a few blocks from the eastern edge of campus, and many Greyhound and Badger buses stop at Memorial Union.
  • Van Galder Bus Company (608-257-5593 or 800-747-0994) provides daily round-trip service between Memorial Union and Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and downtown Amtrak station.

Traveling by Plane

Dane County Regional Airport, on Madison’s northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Seventy-five flights daily connect passengers to 22 locations, reaching 600 domestic and 70 international destinations with one stop-service.