On Campus Housing and Hotel Options

Note:  Attendees are responsible for their residence hall or hotel accommodations.  Accommodations are not included in the registration fee.

University Housing – Smith Hall

Single Occupancy Room Rate: $76.91/night plus taxes

Double Occupancy Room Rate: $51.91/night plus taxes

• To ensure a private sleeping room please select “Single Occupancy” as your Room Type.
• To be paired with a preferred roommate, both parties must request the other person. If you select a double occupancy room and do not submit a roommate request, University Housing will pair a person with you.

To make a reservation with University Housing, please visit the housing portal.

1. Once at the portal click “Continue” to log in or create an account.
2. Complete the online form to create an account.
3. Once registered and logged in, navigate to “2023 - CASE Summer Institutes” and click “Select” to begin the reservation process for securing a room.

Reservations will close July 7th or when the room block has filled.

Guests will not make payment at the time of reservation. An email will be sent to guests three weeks prior to the program start date with payment instructions. If your program is within three weeks, an email will be sent the day after creating your reservation.

A non-refundable payment for the full amount is due prior to the program start date.

 

Residence Hall Amenities

Smith Hall, located on Park between Dayton and Fahrenbrook Ct, is located within blocks of the meeting sites. Bathrooms are shared between three to four private sleeping rooms. Smith Hall provides:

• A spacious main lounge for networking with a large-screen television and several rooms for meetings, classes, and social activities.
• Hot breakfast is included in the nearby Gordon Dining & Event Center.
• Guests may use the kitchen at their convenience.
• Complimentary laundry facilities.

Note:  Bathrooms are shared between three to four private sleeping rooms.

• Linens, blanket, pillow with pillow protector, pillowcase and bedspread
• Two bath towels, one hand towel, one washcloth,
• Soap (1.50oz), soap dish, one lotion & one shampoo. 
• Daily housekeeping services that can be requested daily VIA QR Code in the room.
• Complimentary laundry facility in the residence hall.  

 

Nearby Hotels

Less than a 15-minute walk to meeting space

• The Graduate Madison 
• The Doubletree Hilton Madison Downtown 
• Hampton Inn and Suites Madison/Downtown 
• Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown 
• The Edgewater Hotel 

 

What to bring

Additional items for those staying in the residence hall

• All personal toiletries
• Bath towels/bathrobe. Although towels are provided daily, you may want your own full-size towel.
• Shower shoes
• Hair dryer
• Sunscreen
• Rain gear and umbrella (walking is required rain or shine)
• Alarm clock (there is no wake-up service)
• Additional blanket (air conditioners cannot be adjusted)
• Cool and casual/semi-casual clothing
• Additional blanket (air conditioners cannot be turned down)
• Warm pajamas (air conditioning in residence hall may be cool)
• Sweater (air conditioning in the classrooms may be cool)
• Extra pens, pencils, paper
• Clothes hangers (few will be provided)
• Portable iron

• Your favorite t-shirt, hat or sweatshirt from your institution
• Business cards
• Chargers for your electronic devices
• Not necessary, but can provide additional comfort: Sleeping bag, extra pillow, small portable fan

Forget Something?

• There is a Walgreens and Target located within walking distance to campus.

What is the weather like?

Wisconsin weather in July is usually sunny and warm with temperatures averaging between 75 and 85 degrees.

For current weather information, visit The Weather Channel site for Madison: http://www.weather.com/weather/right-now/53717:4:US

 

Traveling to Madison

By Plane

Madison: The Dane County Regional Airport is located 4 miles northeast of downtown Madison. You can continue to the meeting site via taxi, which will cost approximately $25.00. Please visit www.msnairport.com for more information.

Milwaukee: The General Mitchell International Airport (www.mitchellairport.com) is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, approximately 75 miles east of Madison. You may continue to Madison via car or bus. Please see below for more information on car and bus travel.

Chicago: Chicago, Illinois is located 150 miles southeast of Madison and has two international airports: Midway International Airport and O’Hare International Airport. Both airports can be found by visiting www.ohare.com – passengers can continue to Madison via car or bus; please see below for additional information on both options.

By Bus

Milwaukee: The Badger Coach Bus Line runs six daily trips from Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for $23 one way. The drop off location is located at the corner of Lake and Johnson streets and is 0.7 miles away from the conference meeting site. Travel time is approximately two hours. Please call (608) 276-7490 for more information or visit www.badgerbus.com

Chicago: The Van Galder Bus Company runs several times daily from both O’Hare and Midway Airports, directly to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The drop off location is located at the corner of Lake and Johnson streets and is 0.7 miles away from the conference meeting site. The one-way fare is currently $30-32 and travel time is approximately 3.5-hours. Please call (608) 747-0994 for more information or visit www.vangalderbus.com

Greyhound bus lines also run to Madison. Please call (800) 231-2222 for fare and schedule information or visit www.greyhound.com. Taxis are available at the bus terminal, which is approximately 0.6 miles from the conference meeting site.

By Car

Madison lies approximately 150 miles northwest of Chicago (3-hour drive), 75 miles west of Milwaukee (1.5-hour drive) and 270 miles southeast of Minneapolis (4-hour drive).

Parking: Parking in Madison is very limited. Please make your parking arrangements and submit payment at least three weeks before the institute. Book early to reserve the most convenient spot.

• Complete the form at https://transportation.wisc.edu/event-parking/value-order-form to reserve a parking spot on campus.
• N. Park St. Ramp / Lot 29 -  Near the residence hall, offers overnight parking, and is within walking distance (0.3 miles) of the school of business where the institute sessions will be held. Reservation required.
• Grainger Hall Garage / Lot 7 - Parking garage for the school of business where the institute sessions will be held. Reservation required.

 

Getting Around Madison

Uber & Lyft

Uber and Lyft are both available in Madison and will provide rides to and from the Dane County Regional Airport. To utilize, download the Uber of Lyft app on your smartphone.

Taxi Services

Below is a listing of taxi cab companies in Madison. Union Cab: (608) 242-2000 or www.unioncab.com

• Green Cab: (608) 255-1234 or www.greencabmadison.com
• Madison Taxi: (608) 255-8294 or www.madtaxi.com

Car Rental

Alamo: (608) 249-1449/ (800) 462-5266

AVIS: (608) 242-2442/ (800) 831-2847

Budget: (608) 249-5544/ (800) 527-0700

Dollar: (608) 661-4941/ (800) 800-4000

Enterprise: (608) 661-4900/ (800) 325-8007

Hertz: (608) 241-3803/ (800) 654-3131

 

About Madison

You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin’s vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun.

Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. Five area lakes and over 200 parks provide an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming, and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing.

Madison offers a variety of things to do before and after the conference sessions. Within blocks of many of the conference hotels and residence halls is the iconic State Street. After checking out the State Street shops and restaurants, take time to stop by and tour the beautiful Wisconsin State Capitol. Tour the Capitol on your own or by guided tour to experience this stunning icon. One of the most popular warm weather traditions in Madison and the largest producer-only market in the US is the weekly Farmers’ Market located on the capitol square.

To search for other activities while in Madison view the Calendar of Events.

Madison is in Central Standard Time (CST)   Destination Madison