The gateway to Wisconsin’s largest city is General Mitchell International Airport or simply, Milwaukee Airport. It lies 8 kilometres south of the Milwaukee’s central business district and it is commonly used by travellers of Wisconsin as well as Northern Illinois nearby. More than 9 million passengers are being served by the airport each year.
Milwaukee Airport has one passenger terminal and it is well-appointed with modern facilities including ATMs, budget car rental and restaurants. Different shops are found throughout the terminal and its concourses, while a family-friendly facilities like a children’s playground and baby change facilities are at the airport mall’s south end.
The airport is connected to the city centre of Milwaukee via the I-43 and the I-94, and there are different modes of transportation available to passengers. Shuttle service, public buses and coaches can be arranged at the airport as well as low cost rental cars. To save time and money, car rental in Milwaukee Airport should be arranged.
There is a railway station near the airport but with car rental in Milwaukee Airport, passengers can reach the city centre in only 15 minutes. Car rentals are also ideal for families who wish to save money during their holiday in Milwaukee, especially if they are staying in the suburbs.
Milwaukee is an excellent starting point for visiting the Ten Chimneys as well as to Cedarburg, a small but charming historic town found 20 miles north of the city centre. From Milwaukee, travellers can also drive to Port Washington via the I-43. When coming from the airport, Port Washington is about 40 minutes away by car.