Getting Around

Where Would You Like to Go Today?
By car, by bicycle, by foot or by any other mode, Madison is easy to traverse . . . with just a little guidance! Find everything you need for your journey in these sections:

Transportation
Airlines, Rental Cars, Taxis and Limousines, Motorcoaches and more can all be found through handy links in this section.

Maps
From Bike Routes to Parking Maps, Area Overviews to State Highway Maps, this section has all you need to help you explore our lovely destination!

Welcome Center—Campus and Community Visitor Information

Visitor & Information Programs
As the gateway to the UW-Madison campus, Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) serves as the central access point for visitors, students, faculty and staff for answering questions, locating information and navigating UW–Madison and the surrounding community. Visit the Welcome Center, a state-of-the art, one-stop center for campus and community visitor information, at 21 N. Park St.

The Basics: Finding Madison
Madison is located in south central Wisconsin, and is accessible via several major highways. Madison is a:
1-1/2 hour drive from Milwaukee (via I-94), a
2-1/2 hour drive from Chicago (via I-90), or a
4-1/2 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via I-94).

Click here for directions to downtown Madison from various regional locations.

Road Construction Watch
Click here to find the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's current projects and detours.