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Travel to Madison

Students and other pedestrians walk amongst the bright golden autumn foliage on Library Mall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Oct. 10, 2008.

By Air

Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), 6 miles north of downtown and campus.

By Bus

Milwaukee: Badger Bus (608/255-6771) runs throughout the day from downtown Milwaukee and General Mitchell International Airport to the UW–Madison campus.

Chicago: Coach U.S.A./Van Galder Bus (800/747-0994) runs throughout the day from downtown Chicago and O’Hare Airport to the UW–Madison campus.

By Car

Parking on the UW–Madison campus is extremely limited; every parked car must display a purchased permit to avoid ticketing and towing. When you arrive on campus you will have an opportunity to purchase a special event parking permit. You will only be allowed to park in designated areas. The cost for parking on campus is $8 per day. Parking information will be include in your SOAR confirmation packet.