Lodging
Conference Hotels
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Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 (414) 271-7250 $169 single or double (per night) $189 triple or quad (per night) Click here to reserve! Reservation Deadline: February 23, 2020 |
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Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 (414) 276-1234 Group Code: G-NCTE $140 (per night) Click here to reserve! Reservation Deadline: March 1, 2020 |
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Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown
300 W. Michigan St. Milwaukee, WI 53203 (414) 291-4122 $159 single or double (per night) Click here to reserve! Reservation Deadline: February 25, 2020 For additional information on Location & Lodging at CCCC 2020 in Milwaukee, click here. |
Transportation
Getting To & From Milwaukee
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station–the city's predominant bus and train station–allows you to arrive to the city just a few short blocks from your destination thanks to its central location downtown. The station is served by Amtrak's Empire Builder and Hiawatha Service as well as multiple bus companies, including Coach USA, Greyhound, and Megabus. Once you've arrived to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, getting to your hotel and/or to the Conference Center couldn't be easier! Multiple MCTS local bus routes serve the station directly, with several additional local bus routes operating nearby, and the station is also a stop for Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop. To learn more about the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, or to plan your travel to Milwaukee by train, click here.
Mitchell International Airport
Fly directly into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, which is conveniently located less than ten miles from the Wisconsin Center and downtown Milwaukee. Once you've arrived in Milwaukee, you will be able to choose from a wide variety of transportation options to carry you from the airport to your hotel accommodations. Ground transportation available to help you travel to and from the airport include: car rental, taxi, shuttle, coach bus, public transportation, and ride share services. To learn more about Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, or to book your flight, click here.
Flight Discounts
Delta Flight Discount
Milwaukee Intermodal Station–the city's predominant bus and train station–allows you to arrive to the city just a few short blocks from your destination thanks to its central location downtown. The station is served by Amtrak's Empire Builder and Hiawatha Service as well as multiple bus companies, including Coach USA, Greyhound, and Megabus. Once you've arrived to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, getting to your hotel and/or to the Conference Center couldn't be easier! Multiple MCTS local bus routes serve the station directly, with several additional local bus routes operating nearby, and the station is also a stop for Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop. To learn more about the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, or to plan your travel to Milwaukee by train, click here.
Mitchell International Airport
Fly directly into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, which is conveniently located less than ten miles from the Wisconsin Center and downtown Milwaukee. Once you've arrived in Milwaukee, you will be able to choose from a wide variety of transportation options to carry you from the airport to your hotel accommodations. Ground transportation available to help you travel to and from the airport include: car rental, taxi, shuttle, coach bus, public transportation, and ride share services. To learn more about Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, or to book your flight, click here.
Flight Discounts
Delta Flight Discount
- When booking your flight, look for the "Meeting Event Code" box and enter: NY2XP
- Visit this website and enter the offer code: ZHJW236682
Getting Around Milwaukee
Driving
Milwaukee is conveniently located at the intersection of I-94 and I-43, with easy access from downtown to the distinct neighborhoods, surrounding suburbs, and other counties through the expansive highway/interstate system. To ensure a safe and timely trip through the city, keep the following tips in mind:
Walking
Milwaukee’s compact downtown is easy to navigate and walk around. Spacious paths run through Brady Street on the East side of town, the Historic Third Ward district, and the Milwaukee Lakefront, making the entire city pedestrian-friendly and accessible. The popular 3-mile Milwaukee RiverWalk allows visitors to explore downtown, as it winds along the Milwaukee River, connecting the Beerline B neighborhood to Old World Third Street and then the Historic Third Ward. Milwaukee's downtown area also features helpful signs to point you in the direction of popular attractions and main streets, so you can feel confident getting around the city while enjoying the view.
Public Transportation - MCTS
The Milwaukee County Transit System runs buses throughout downtown and the surrounding county, making the bus a reliable, convenient, and cost-efficient form of transportation in the city. The Ride MCTS app makes it easy to get around with route information, real-time bus tracking, and the option to buy your ticket online. Purchase a 1-day or 7-day pass and ride the bus everywhere for the entire duration of your trip! The Ride MCTS app allows you to select a destination and arrival/departure date and time, then provides you with multiple route options, all detailing the time and place of departure and arrival as well as the exact location and time for you to board your bus. In addition, all Milwaukee city buses are wheelchair-accessible via a ramp at the front of the bus. For more information on MCTS and what it has to offer, please visit ridemcts.com.
Biking
All city streets feature designated bike lanes and additional bike paths run throughout the city, making it effortless to explore the city on two wheels! Bike racks are located in front of most buildings and city buses are equipped with a bike rack so you can decide how far you ride. Didn't bring your own bike? Take advantage of Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share program, Bublr Bikes! Bublr Bikes "delivers an accessible, convenient, and integrated and sustainable bike share system for all", and stations are located throughout downtown and the surrounding areas. Rent a bike by the minute, for the entire day, or purchase and annual pass. Just visit the station kiosk and: 1. Pay, 2. Ride, 3. Return, and 4. Repeat!
Street Car - The Hop
The Hop operates on an ongoing schedule, running: Monday - Friday, 5 AM to 12 AM; Saturday, 7 AM to 12 AM; and Sunday, 7 AM to 10 PM. Hop on and off for FREE with streetcars arriving approximately every 15 minutes to each of the M-Line's 18 stations. The Hop is fully accessible to persons of all abilities. Learn more about the newest form of public transportation in Milwaukee by clicking here!
Ride Share
Uber and Lyft both operate in Milwaukee. Download the apps today and use code VISITMKE ( or visit www.lyft.com/i/visitmke) for $10 off two rides from Lyft.
To learn more about getting around Milwaukee, click here!
Milwaukee is conveniently located at the intersection of I-94 and I-43, with easy access from downtown to the distinct neighborhoods, surrounding suburbs, and other counties through the expansive highway/interstate system. To ensure a safe and timely trip through the city, keep the following tips in mind:
- Allot extra time for travel during rush hour and dangerous weather conditions.
- Visit ParkMilwaukee.com to find lots and structures near your destination.
- Download the MKE Park app to pay for meter parking directly from your phone.
- Read parking signs closely to ensure you're legally parked.
- Use a navigation app that takes construction and/or accidents into account when determining a route, such as Google Maps.
Walking
Milwaukee’s compact downtown is easy to navigate and walk around. Spacious paths run through Brady Street on the East side of town, the Historic Third Ward district, and the Milwaukee Lakefront, making the entire city pedestrian-friendly and accessible. The popular 3-mile Milwaukee RiverWalk allows visitors to explore downtown, as it winds along the Milwaukee River, connecting the Beerline B neighborhood to Old World Third Street and then the Historic Third Ward. Milwaukee's downtown area also features helpful signs to point you in the direction of popular attractions and main streets, so you can feel confident getting around the city while enjoying the view.
Public Transportation - MCTS
The Milwaukee County Transit System runs buses throughout downtown and the surrounding county, making the bus a reliable, convenient, and cost-efficient form of transportation in the city. The Ride MCTS app makes it easy to get around with route information, real-time bus tracking, and the option to buy your ticket online. Purchase a 1-day or 7-day pass and ride the bus everywhere for the entire duration of your trip! The Ride MCTS app allows you to select a destination and arrival/departure date and time, then provides you with multiple route options, all detailing the time and place of departure and arrival as well as the exact location and time for you to board your bus. In addition, all Milwaukee city buses are wheelchair-accessible via a ramp at the front of the bus. For more information on MCTS and what it has to offer, please visit ridemcts.com.
Biking
All city streets feature designated bike lanes and additional bike paths run throughout the city, making it effortless to explore the city on two wheels! Bike racks are located in front of most buildings and city buses are equipped with a bike rack so you can decide how far you ride. Didn't bring your own bike? Take advantage of Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share program, Bublr Bikes! Bublr Bikes "delivers an accessible, convenient, and integrated and sustainable bike share system for all", and stations are located throughout downtown and the surrounding areas. Rent a bike by the minute, for the entire day, or purchase and annual pass. Just visit the station kiosk and: 1. Pay, 2. Ride, 3. Return, and 4. Repeat!
Street Car - The Hop
The Hop operates on an ongoing schedule, running: Monday - Friday, 5 AM to 12 AM; Saturday, 7 AM to 12 AM; and Sunday, 7 AM to 10 PM. Hop on and off for FREE with streetcars arriving approximately every 15 minutes to each of the M-Line's 18 stations. The Hop is fully accessible to persons of all abilities. Learn more about the newest form of public transportation in Milwaukee by clicking here!
Ride Share
Uber and Lyft both operate in Milwaukee. Download the apps today and use code VISITMKE ( or visit www.lyft.com/i/visitmke) for $10 off two rides from Lyft.
To learn more about getting around Milwaukee, click here!