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Popular Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1467 Km

Transportation to Airport from Milwaukee City Center

Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport

There are many different ways to get from Milwaukee city center to the General Mitchell International Airport and you can also easily get to the airport even from farther places by Amtrak Train. Taxi and car-sharing are both convenient and fast transport options. You can also find a fast solution for your trip by renting a car. In addition to the shuttle bus alternative, the public transport vehicles also carry passengers to the airport at a much lower cost.

Taxi

It is possible to get to the airport in just 15 minutes by taking a taxi from the city center.

Car-sharing

You can easily arrive at the airport from the city center by contacting Uber&Lift company. In this system, you are expected to share the company vehicle with others. Since you will share the cost, you can go to the airport without having to sacrifice your comfort at an affordable price. You can make a reservation in advance using the company’s website or you can ask your hotel to help you.

Rent a car

You can rent an affordable car by agreeing with one of the 8 different car rental companies serving in the airport. You should follow I-94 E highway or WI-794 S highway in order to get to the city center. It is possible to reach the city center in less than 15 minutes on both highways under normal traffic conditions.

Shuttle Bus

You can arrive at the airport from the city center by using the shuttle service of the Go Riteway company serving in the airport. The company also pick passengers from many major destinations and hotels in the State if Illinois. The shuttle buses operate on door to door principle and you need to make reservations in advance for your return journey.

Bus

The bus number 80 pulls away from the city center and takes the passengers to the airport. The bus ride costs 2,25$ and takes about 30 minutes to get you to the airport.

Amtrak

The Amtrak Train traverses almost all of the United States and one of its stations is very close to the General Mitchell International Airport. You can also get to the airport by rail way picking the Amtrak Train. You can easily see the free shuttle buses that take passengers from the station to the airport.

Airport Information

General Mitchell International Airport, which is used both as a civil and military airport, is located 8 miles south of Milwaukee city center. In addition to a flight museum at the airport, there is also a bookstore where you can find a large number of secondhand books at low costs; the bookstore is also believed to be the first ever secondhand airport bookstore in the world. For the airport passengers, the wi-fi connection is free for the first 20 minutes. After that time, you can connect to internet at 4.95$ per hour through the Boingo internet provider, which is available at the General Mitchell. Nearly 20 food & beverage stores and a large number of shopping stores provide service for your convenience.

Transportation to New Orleans City Center from Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport

You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.  

Taxi

There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.

Car Rental

There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.

Bus

If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.

Limousine

If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.

Weather in New Orleans

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 3ºC - Max 12ºC
SundayMin 2ºC - Max 13ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 19ºC
TuesdayMin 13ºC - Max 23ºC
WednesdayMin 16ºC - Max 26ºC

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