Driving
Milwaukee is conveniently located at the intersection of I-94 and I-43. The award-winning $810 million Marquette Interchange completed in 2008 assures optimal downtown highway traffic flow. Parking downtown is readily available. Visit ParkMilwaukee.com to find lots and structures near popular downtown attractions, and use the handy MKE Park app to pay for meter parking directly from your phone.
Walking
Milwaukee’s compact downtown makes it easily walkable! The 3-mile Milwaukee RiverWalk winds through downtown, connecting the Beerline B neighborhood to Old World Third Street and then the Historic Third Ward.
Public Transportation
Buses run throughout downtown Milwaukee and the rest of the county, including special shuttles to summertime lakefront events. The Ride MCTS app makes it easy for all to get around with route information and real-time bus tracking - you can even buy your ticket directly from your phone! For more information on Milwaukee County Transit, please visit ridemcts.com.
Biking
It’s easy to explore the city on two wheels! All city buses are equipped with a bike rack so you can decide how far you ride. If you didn’t bring a bike, take advantage of Milwaukee’s bike share program, Bublr Bikes. Stations are located throughout downtown and in neighboring Wauwatosa. Milwaukee is a BCycle city, so use your home pass to check out a bike and start riding!
Trains
Located downtown, the recently renovated Milwaukee Intermodal Station features 14 total Amtrak departures daily between Chicago and Milwaukee and daily direct departures between Minneapolis/St. Paul. Connect through Chicago to over 500 cities nationwide. Check the schedule here.