Visit the Law School & Campus
Getting Here
We look forward to welcoming you to Madison!
Experiencing Campus
The Law School is situated on historic Bascom Hill in the heart of the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Visit Madison
Exploring Madison
Madison is a quintessential college town, with access to outdoor recreation, arts, sports and a thriving intellectual community.
About Madison
As the state capital, Madison is home to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and various state and federal government agencies, all within walking distance from UW Law.
Wisconsin is an easy drive or bus ride from Chicago or Minneapolis, and major airlines serve both Madison and Milwaukee with frequent flights to and from the major hubs.
Admissions Visits
The Admissions Office is currently offering in-person and virtual meetings with our admissions counselors. Meetings are typically offered Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (CT).
In-person visits typically also include a tour of the Law Building and an optional class visit.
We kindly ask that you give us a 2-week lead time if requesting a visit during the final exam period. For Spring 2023, the final exam period is Saturday, April 29 to Thursday, May 11.
Contact Admissions
Please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu to learn more about our visit policy and schedule your visit. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Location & Directions
University of Wisconsin Law School
975 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Traveling by Plane
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), on Madison's northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Airlines that serve the Dane County Regional Airport »
Travelers may also fly to Chicago (ORD or MDW) or Milwaukee (MKE) and connect with bus service at the airport.
Cabs are readily available for service to campus and downtown, and many hotels offer shuttle service.
Traveling by Bus
The Greyhound/Badger depot is located several blocks from the eastern edge of campus:
The Van Galder Bus Company also provides daily round-trip service between campus and Chicago's O'Hare Airport as well as the Chicago downtown Amtrak station.
For more information about buses on campus, see UW-Madison's Bus Transportation Services.
Traveling by Car & Suggested Routes
Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways.
Time to Madison from nearby major cities:
- 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
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.
Parking
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