Conference Lodging, Travel, And Parking Information Lodgings

Parking

There is virtually no parking directly at the Pyle Center and, even with a permit, you will need to walk a block or two to get to the conference facility. If you have mobility needs, please discuss the possibility of getting a nearby parking spot with the Pyle Center, or consider taking a ride-share or taxi from your lodging that will drop you off directly in front of the building. You may also ask your hotel if they will provide any shuttle service.

If you need parking near the Pyle Center, please contact the Pyle Center. Limited parking is available for a daily fee. Pyle Center parking reservations need to be made at least two weeks in advance.

Large Parking Ramps within walking distance (parking fees apply):

• State Street Campus Garage – Frances St: 430 N Frances St, Madison WI 53703
• Lake & Johnson Ramp (UW-Madison-owned. Available if “visitor parking full” sign is turned off): 300 Block of Frances or Lake Streets
• State Street Capitol Parking Garage: 214 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703

Other campus-owned and city ramps are in the area; you may park in any UW-Madison ramp structure that allows visitor parking. If the UW ramp does not have spaces for visitors, a red “lot full” sign will be turned on.

**The City of Madison parking ramp on Lake and State is permanently closed. This had been the nearest public ramp until recently, and past attendees may have parked here. It is not available for the 2025 conference.

Hotel Parking:

Parking is available at all hotels for $18-$20 per day. Contact the hotel directly with any questions.

Bus Service

Bus Connections are available from Chicago and Milwaukee airports (see the Flights section below for specific bus options for airports). Most bus companies have a drop-off and pick-up option on the UW-Madison campus at the intersection of Lake and Dayton Street, conveniently near the conference location at the Pyle Center. This stop is also an easy walk to any of the hotels. Please see here for more information about inter-city bus service. Lamers bus connections also may be an option for Wisconsin travelers.

Flights

Madison – Dane County Regional Airport is about a 15-20 minute drive from the conference hotels and Pyle Center. Taxis and rental cars are available.

Milwaukee – General Mitchell International Airport is about 1 hour and 40 minutes from campus. You can purchase round-trip tickets on Badger Bus that will provide transportation from and to the Milwaukee airport to the UW-Madison campus.

Chicago – Midway or O’Hare Airports are about 2.5 – 3.5 hours away from Madison (depending heavily on traffic). Bus service to Madison is available through Van Galder Bus Company. Van Galder also serves Chicago Union Station/Amtrak.