Using Milwaukee Airport's Amtrak Station to Get Around the Midwest

Those who have used the Amtrak - Continental Airlines Alliance in Newark know how convenient it can be to have connecting Amtrak service right at the airport.  A little known fact is that Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport provides the same type of service.  Although there is not "one ticket" service for an airline flight and an Amtrak ride as in Newark (and who knows what is going to happen when Continental merges into United), the Milwaukee Airport Amtrak Station is a shuttle bus away from the airport terminal (go out Door 4 to catch the shuttle.)  There are seven trains a day between Chicago Union Station and downtown Milwaukee (six on Sunday) including a stop at the Milwaukee Airport.  If your trip takes you to downtown Milwaukee, the southeast corner of Wisconsin (e.g, Racine) or the north suburbs of Chicago (since there is a stop in Glenview), it could be the best way to go.  Even if your destination is downtown Chicago, it may be cheaper than going into O'Hare.  Going north, there are Amtrak Thruway Bus Connections to many northern Wisconsin cities such as Green Bay, Oshkosh and Appleton and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from the downtown Milwaukee stations.  At the very least you should price out this alternative!

If you wish to use the Milwaukee Airport area as your base, we can recommend the Clarion Hotel Airport Milwaukee  It is the closest hotel to the airport, being only 0.2 mile away and there is 24 hour complementary shuttle service.  The hotel has the amenities most travelers are looking for including free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, indoor pool and gym, and warm and inviting guest rooms.