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Directions to the Law School

Traveling by Plane | Traveling by bus | Traveling by car | Suggested routes



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Traveling by plane

Dane County Regional Airport, on Madison's northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Seventy-five flights daily connect passengers to 22 locations, reaching 600 domestic and 70 international destinations with one stop-service. Travelers may also fly to Chicago or Milwaukee and connect with bus service at the airport (see below). The following commercial airlines serve Dane County:

Cabs are readily available for service to campus and downtown, and many hotels offer shuttle service.

Traveling by bus

  • Badger Coaches (608-255-6771) offers daily routes between Milwaukee (downtown and Mitchell Field) and campus. The Greyhound/Badger depot is located several blocks from the eastern edge of campus.
  • The Van Galder Bus Company (608-257-5593 or 800-747-0994) also provides daily round-trip service between campus and Chicago's O'Hare Airport and the downtown Amtrak station.

Traveling by car

Getting to the UW - Madison:

Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways. Madison is a:

  • 1.5 hour drive from Milwaukee (via Interstate 94)
  • 2.5 hour drive from Chicago (via Interstate 90)
  • 4.5 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via Interstate 94)
  • 2 hour drive from Dubuque (via US 151)

Suggested routes during summer construction

Due to summer construction in Madison and on campus, we are suggesting the following directions to reach the Law School and close parking. Please plan your time accordingly to accommodate delays due to construction.

If traveling from West or East of Madison:
I 39/90/94 exit 142A (Hwy 12)
Continue to Exit US-151 N/ PARK ST exit, EXIT 261A-B,
Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.

If traveling from South of Madison:
I 39/90 to exit 142A(Hwy 12)
Continue to Exit US-151 N/ PARK ST exit, EXIT 261A-B,
Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.

Law School is located on Lathrop street on the right.

From the Parking Ramp to the UW Law School: Take Lake Street to the Library Mall. Turn left and walk up Bascom Hill. The Law Building is located on the left side of the hill (across from the School of Education) between Music Hall and South Hall. You will see the Law Library's glass-enclosed study area as you walk up the hill. Enter the Law School's front door from this point.

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