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The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse looks forward to welcoming MCAA participants to our community. Below are transportation options to help you plan your trip. We encourage you to book early once your travel plans are set, as availability may be limited and prices can increase.

About La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin looking toward the Mississppii River

About La Crosse, WI

La Crosse is a community of approximately 50,000 located in western Wisconsin and lies on the Mississippi River, nestled between majestic bluffs. Scenic bluffs, coulees, woods, and streams surround the city, making it a favorite stop for boaters and campers in the spring, summer, and fall as well as skiers and snowmobilers in the winter. La Crosse is a river town, with all the charm and romance of the steamboat era. 

Plan your visit with Explore La Crosse—your guide to local attractions, lodging, and dining.

Aerial view of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus.

About UW-La Crosse

From our storied beginnings in 1909, when the La Crosse Normal School was founded, to our place of prominence today in 2025, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has grown into one of the best public universities in the country. Thus we can be proud of many things—in particular, today’s graduating class.

For more than 20 years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UWL the top school in the UW System and among the top five public universities in the Midwest that offer undergraduate and master’s programs. Also, for more than a decade UWL has been one of only two UW campuses ranked in Kiplinger Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Values in American Public Higher Education, further recognition of our strong national leadership in higher education.

A commitment to excellence exists throughout the UWL campus, and the accomplishments listed below showcase some of our most notable achievements. But the greatest testament to our tradition of academic excellence is the group of outstanding students. Each one of them is a point of pride, and we’re so very grateful for that.

Airport transportation

From La Crosse (LSE) Regional Airport
The La Crosse (LSE) Regional Airport is serviced by the following carriers:

  • Allegiant Air
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines

Ground Transportation to/from LSE
The following hotels offer a complimentary airport shuttle to guests who are staying with them. Please notify your hotel in advance to request a shuttle service.

  • Radisson Hotel: 608.784.6680
  • Courtyard by Marriott: 608.782.1000
  • Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown: 608.791.4004

Local taxis and Uber/Lyft are available for LSE passengers. A digital kiosk and courtesy phone is located near baggage claim, across from the car rentals.

Car Rentals in La Crosse

  • Avis: 608.781.7700
  • Budget: 608.781.7700
  • Enterprise (Airport): 608.781.5094
  • Enterprise (Downtown): 608) 785-7400

From Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) Airport
Car rentals are available at the MSP airport. There are also shared ground service options from Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN to La Crosse, WI:

From Chicago, Illinois - O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) airports
Car rentals are available at O'Hare and Midway airports. There are also shared ground service options from Chicago, IL to La Crosse, WI:

Conference Transportation

MCAA 2026 will take place at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL). The main conference venue is the Bluffs Ballroom in the UWL Student Union, located at 521 East Avenue N., La Crosse, WI 54601. Consider the following options for transportation to the conference.

La Crosse Municipal Transit (MTU)
Public transportation in La Crosse includes the Municipal Transit Utility (MTU) bus system for city travel. The MTU provides affordable, city-wide coverage, with routes covering downtown and the university areas.

  • Route 4 (Losey Boulevard) operates on weekdays and weekends to and from downtown La Crosse and the UWL Campus. Route 4 departs from The Downtown Transit Center, located at 3rd & Jay Street in the Grand River Station.
  • Use MTU route information and schedules to plan your trip.

Taxi Services & Rideshare Options

  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Bee Cab: 608.784.4233
  • Bullet Taxi Service: 608.519.3200
  • T.M.T. Taxi: 608.881.9222
Getting around in La Crosse

MCAA 2026 will take place at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL). The main conference venue is the Bluffs Ballroom in the UWL Student Union, located at 521 East Avenue N., La Crosse, WI 54601. Consider the following options for transportation to the conference.

La Crosse Municipal Transit (MTU)
Public transportation in La Crosse includes the Municipal Transit Utility (MTU) bus system for city travel. The MTU provides affordable, city-wide coverage, with routes covering downtown and the university areas.

  • Route 4 (Losey Boulevard) operates on weekdays and weekends to and from downtown La Crosse and the UWL Campus. Route 4 departs from The Downtown Transit Center, located at 3rd & Jay Street in the Grand River Station.
  • Use MTU route information and schedules to plan your trip.

Taxi Services & Rideshare Options

  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Bee Cab: 608.784.4233
  • Bullet Taxi Service: 608.519.3200
  • T.M.T. Taxi: 608.881.9222
Event Parking

Parking will be available at UW-La Crosse, specific details forthcoming.