Getting to Madison
By Air
Madison is served by most of the major airlines (Northwest, American, Continental, Delta, United, Midwest).
For international travelers, the easiest hub cities would be Detroit/Minneapolis (via Northwest) or Chicago. Participants coming from major cities on the east and west coast might consider flying on Midwest Airlines via Milwaukee or Kansas City (www.midwestairlines.com). However, please check its more limited flight schedule.
Taxi from the Madison airport
The taxi fare from the airport will be less than $20 and take less than 15 minutes. There is a taxi stand near baggage claim. Gratuity in the US is typically 15% of the fare.
Hilton Shuttle
The Hilton has a free shuttle from the airport, but it would be best to reserve before your flight departure. Call the Hilton
at: (608) 255-5100. Ask to speak to bellman and arrange by giving your arrival time. Otherwise there is a 30 min wait and its
quicker to take a taxi.
By Car or Bus
Madison is located only 2.5 hours from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis (via Interstate 90/94). It is a simple route and fairly scenic once you reach Wisconsin.
The Van Galder Bus company provides direct connections from the O'Hare Terminal in Chicago at the reasonable cost of $52 roundtrip. For schedules see: http://www.coachusa.com.