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General
Mitchell International Airport is 10 minutes from
downtown Milwaukee, the Midwest Express Center, and major
downtown hotels. It is efficient and easy to use with carrier
choice and competitive fares. In fact, USA Today rated General
Mitchell as the 3rd best airport in the country. Here are the
facts:
Mitchell International is served by most major airlines
including - Air Canada, American, AirTran, Trans Air, America
West, Continental, Delta, Midwest Express, Northwest, United,
USAirways and five regional carriers -- American Eagle, ComAir,
Continental Express, Skyway, and United Express.
Mitchell International serves as the hub for Midwest Express
Airlines, rated as the top U.S. airline by Conde Nast Traveler
(also the first time a domestic airline has ever been rated in
the top 5 internationally by them), Travel & Leisure,
Zagat, and a leading "Consumer Reporting" magazine.
16 airlines offer scheduled nonstop or direct service to
nearly 100 destinations with 400 daily departures and
arrivals.
General Mitchell International Airport has enjoyed a 57%
increase in passengers since 1987. The annual number of
take-offs and landings has increased 80% in the same time
frame. In 1998 there were 9.6 million seats used, averaging
75,504 daily.
Five on-premise auto rental agencies are located in the
airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National.
Milwaukee is home to a fine system of public transportation.
Bus fares are $1.50 each way, and regular bus service extends
to every part of the greater Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee is easily accessible by automobile. An interstate
highway connects the airport to downtown and the terminal has
direct public transit, taxi access, limousine service, and
hotel shuttles. Current regulated passenger van shuttle
service is only $9.50 one way and $18 round trip; much less
expensive than most cities. The City of Milwaukee is within a
day's drive to over one-third of the United States.
Interstates 94 and 43 are the main arteries servicing
Milwaukee and are some of the most accessible in the country.
Milwaukee also offers a direct rail line from Chicago on
Amtrak, at $38 round trip from Union Station, and additionally
connects to all points across the nation offering delegates an
affordable and easy travel alternative to the City of
Milwaukee. Amtrak and Greyhound stations are also located in
the heart of downtown, just two (2) blocks from major hotels.
There are over 14,000 parking spaces within walking distance
of the convention center. The maximum price to park for the
day is $9.00 - $10.00.
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