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ESA 's travel agent, Joseph Vengersammy with First in Service Travel, has arranged for discounted flights to Milwaukee. Please note there is a $35 fee for using his service. Contact Joseph @ (130 West 42nd Street, Suite 401, New York, NY 10036. Phone: 212-398-6555 ext. 1290; Email: joseph@1stinservice.com) or Book your flight.
Those who arrive by air will find General Mitchell International Airport is located just eight miles south of downtown and 70 miles north of Chicago. Mitchell International is the largest airport in Wisconsin and its terminal is open 24 hours a day. It is served by 13 major airlines (including Milwaukee 's hometown airline, Midwest Airlines), handles 235 departures and 235 arrivals daily, and offers nonstop or direct service to approximately 90 cities.
Shuttle operators provide scheduled service from Mitchell International to downtown hotels and business locations. In addition, share-ride shuttle services and public transit, in and off terminal car rental, and coach bus and Amtrak services are available.
Getting around Milwaukee is also a snap. There are several taxi stand s located in the downtown area, particularly around major hotels. Or, if you prefer to drive, you'll find navigating the city a breeze. Streets are laid out in a grid pattern, making orientation simple even for first-time visitors. Additional help comes as part of the City's Downtown Pedestrian Streetscape Project, which has placed signage at intersections pointing the way to major landmarks.
During the summer season (roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day), the city also provides service on the Milwaukee Trolley for free. These bright red, rubber wheeled trolleys are operated by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and serve stops in the downtown area and nearby neighborhoods every 3 minutes. Travel time to complete the entire loop is 60 minutes.
