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Bus

Route 80 and the GreenLine both offer frequent service with bus stops on airport property just outside the baggage claim area. Both routes make stops in downtown Milwaukee within walking distance of Baird Center. Route 80 operates from approximately 3:30 a.m. to 1:20 a.m.; the GreenLine operates 24 hours a day. The ride takes 25-45 minutes depending on traffic and stops. Purchase a 105-minute ticket for $2 or a day pass for $5 via the Umo mobile app, or pay $2.25 cash on the bus (exact change required). MCTS has an M-CARD kiosk at the south end of the baggage claim area (

Streetcar

Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop, is free to ride thanks to sponsor Potawatomi Casino | Hotel. The 2.1-mile route connects Milwaukee Intermodal Station, downtown hotels, the Historic Third Ward, and the lakefront. The Hop operates Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 7 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with streetcars arriving every 10-15 minutes. Several downtown hotels and attractions are within 2 blocks of the route. The Hop provides convenient access to Baird Center and surrounding dining and entertainment districts (

Rideshare

Rideshare services including Uber and Lyft operate at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Pickup is located at the dedicated rideshare zone near Carousel 2. Wait until you have retrieved your bags before booking your ride. The trip from MKE to downtown Milwaukee typically takes 12-20 minutes depending on traffic. Prices may surge during peak hours. Rideshare is also easily accessible from downtown hotels and Baird Center for local trips (https://parkingday.org/

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at a dedicated stand outside Baggage Claim 3 at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Fares to downtown Milwaukee are metered and typically range from $25 to $40 depending on destination and traffic, excluding tip. Taxis do not have surge pricing, making them more predictable than rideshare during high-demand periods. Confirm the approximate fare with the driver before departing. Taxis are also accessible at the Convention Center and major hotels (https://parkingday.org/

Train

The Amtrak Hiawatha line runs seven round trips daily between Chicago Union Station and Milwaukee Intermodal Station, with a stop at the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station (MKA) located at 5601 S. 6th St. on the west side of Mitchell International Airport. The ride from the airport station to downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station takes approximately 11-15 minutes. Milwaukee Intermodal Station is a 7-minute walk from Baird Center. Monthly passes are available for $650, and a 10-ride ticket is available for up to $230. Advance purchase is recommended for the best fares (https://amtrakhiawatha.com/amtrak/schedules.php

Car

The Baird Center operates its own attached multi-level parking garage with public visitor parking accessible from West Wells Street (500 W. Wells St.) and West Kilbourn Avenue (433 W. Kilbourn Ave.). Event-rate parking can be reserved in advance through Interstate Parking. Average event parking rates near Baird Center range from $15 to $35 depending on the event and duration. Additional nearby options include surface lots and garages within a 2-5 minute walk, with rates starting around $12.99. Overnight parking ranges from $20 to $45. Oversized vehicle and trailer parking is available at 6th & State Surface Lot (601 W. State St.) or Isaac's Surface Lot (302 W. Wells St.) (https://spothero.com/destination/milwaukee/baird-center-parking/