Getting to and from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Ways to reach MKE

• Rail

  Amtrak Hiawatha shuttle

  Free shuttle buses between the terminal and the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station at 5601 S. 6th Street, running every 5 to 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. Board at baggage claim Door 5 and ask the driver to drop you at the rail station. The station is open 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 7:15 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

• Taxi and limo

  Taxis, limousines and car services

  Taxis, limousines and other permitted ground transportation pick up at the curb. Taxi pickups carry a $3 airport fee, according to the airport's 2026 rate sheet.

• Rideshare

  Uber and Lyft

  Rideshare pickups and drop-offs use the curb in front of the terminal. The airport charges each rideshare trip a $3 fee for pickups and drop-offs.

• Hotel shuttle

  Hotel courtesy vans

  Several nearby hotels run courtesy shuttles. The Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Airport lists a complimentary airport shuttle. Confirm pickup times with each hotel.

• Arrivals pickup

  International arrivals pickup

  Ten parking spaces west of the International Terminal are reserved for arriving passenger pickups only.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

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