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Milwaukee Airport guide
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has one terminal with Concourses C and D, plus an International Arrivals Building. The quickest way from MKE to downtown Milwaukee is the MCTS Route 80 bus (about 40 minutes, $2).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
MCTS Route 80 bus, $2
about $25–$35
American, Delta and United
Delta Sky Club (Concourse D)
Quick answer
The quickest way from MKE to downtown Milwaukee is the MCTS Route 80 bus (about 40 minutes, $2). Airlines here include American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska.
- Terminals
- One terminal with Concourses C and D, plus an International Arrivals Building
- Taxi
- 15–20 min, about $25–$35
- Distance
- About 6 miles to downtown Milwaukee
- Lounges
- Delta Sky Club (Concourse D)
Getting from MKE to downtown Milwaukee
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- MCTS Route 80 busto downtown Milwaukeeabout 40 min$2
- Free shuttle and Amtrak Hiawatha trainto downtown Milwaukee or Chicagoabout 15 minAmtrak fares vary
- Taxi or rideshare15–20 minabout $25–$35
Inside MKE
Terminals and connections
Southwest and United use Concourse C; most other airlines use Concourse D. Arrivals from abroad use the separate International Arrivals Building.
Lounges
- •Delta Sky Club (Concourse D)
Parking at MKE
- •Economy lot, the cheapest
- •Parking structure next to the terminal
Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check MKE's official site.
MKE tips
- •Amtrak's Milwaukee Airport station is a free shuttle ride away, with trains to downtown Milwaukee and Chicago.
Airlines at MKE
Major airlines that fly from MKE (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Sun Country Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 11 in Bag fees
MKE airport FAQ
The quickest option is the MCTS Route 80 bus to downtown Milwaukee: about 40 minutes for $2. You can also take the Free shuttle and Amtrak Hiawatha train to downtown Milwaukee or Chicago, about 15 minutes for Amtrak fares vary. A taxi takes 15–20 min (about $25–$35).
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport official website
- Wikipedia: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (airlines, terminals and ground transportation)
- MCTS Route 80 bus: official site
- Free shuttle and Amtrak Hiawatha train: official site
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