Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s Getting Here Guide

Before you can have fun at the State Fair, you’ve got to get here first.

See below for the different options you have on getting to the State Fair:

  • Getting Here by Car

  • Alternate Transportation Options

Just a reminder that for everyone’s safety, local authorities only allow right hand turns into State Fair Park along all bordering streets (S. 84th Street, W. Greenfield Avenue, W. Kearney Street, S. 76th Street).

Getting Here by Car

Find directions to Getting Here by Car at the bottom of this page!

Over half of State Fair Park is dedicated to onsite parking for Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s attendees. Parking services at State Fair Park are provided by Interstate Parking Company.

Daily Parking Prices:

  • Infield Saturday Parking ONLY: $35 per vehicle

  • Infield Sunday Parking ONLY: $35 per vehicle

  • General Saturday Parking ONLY: $20 per vehicle

  • General Sunday Parking ONLY: $20 per vehicle

  • General Friday Parking ONLY: $10 per vehicle

Parking lots open at 12:30pm on Friday and 9:00am on Saturday and Sunday.

Infield Vehicle Parking

Cost: $35 per vehicle

Infield Vehicle Parking is available for Saturday and/or Sunday. No Infield Vehicle Parking on Friday.

A limited number of Infield Vehicle Parking spaces are available via Gate 5, located at W. Schlinger Avenue & S. 84th Street (north of W. Greenfield Avenue).

Vehicles with an Infield Parking pass will be directed to the parking lot through a tunnel that leads under the Grandstand. There are no timing restrictions for entering and exiting the Infield Parking lot. Once parked, proceed to the nearest entrance. If your vehicle leaves the parking lot, you will be charged for parking upon re-entry.

Re-entry is only allowed for guests with an Infield Camping package throughout the weekend. See details on Infield Camping here.

View Infield Parking Route Map

General Vehicle Parking

General Vehicle Parking pricing is different each day. Costs are:

  • Friday Parking ONLY: $10 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 12:30pm
  • Saturday Parking ONLY: $20 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 9:00am
  • Sunday Parking ONLY: $20 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 9:00am

General Vehicle Parking is available through the following vehicle gates:

  • Gate 1 – located at W. Greenfield Avenue & S. 79th Street
  • Gates 7 & 8 – both located on Kearney Street (I-94 Frontage Road) between S. 84th & S. 76th Streets

Gates may close temporarily if parking lots are full. Upon entering the lot, you will pay for parking via credit/debit card or show your prepaid parking pass. Once parked, proceed to the nearest entrance. If your vehicle leaves the parking lot, you will be charged for parking upon re-entry.

All parking is first-come, first-served. You cannot purchase parking day-of online. Parking may still be available and you could be able to purchase it at the vehicle gates.

Please note: Any vehicle over 20’ in length, including a hitch, is considered oversized. The charge for oversized vehicles or campers are $40.

View General Parking Route Map

Accessible Vehicle Parking

Accessible Vehicle Parking pricing is different each day. Costs are:

  • Friday Parking ONLY: $10 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 12:30pm
  • Saturday Parking ONLY: $20 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 9:00am
  • Sunday Parking ONLY: $20 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 9:00am

Enter at Gate 4 for Accessible Vehicle Parking only. No General Parking is allowed in this lot. Located on S. 84th Street (north of W. Greenfield Avenue)

Designated accessible parking is also available at Gates 7 & 8, both located on Kearney Street (I-94 Frontage Road) between S. 84th & S. 76th Streets.

Proper decals or license plates must be displayed.

Gates may close temporarily if parking lots are full. Upon entering the lot, you will pay for parking via credit/debit card or show your prepaid parking pass. Once parked, proceed to the nearest entrance. If your vehicle leaves the parking lot, you will be charged for parking upon re-entry.

Accessible Parking Spaces cannot be reserved in advance. You cannot purchase parking day-of online. Parking may still be available and you could be able to purchase it at the vehicle gates.

Motorcycle Parking

Cost: $8 per motorcycle

Motorcycle Parking is available through the following vehicle gates:

  • Gate 1 – located at W. Greenfield Avenue & S. 79th Street
  • Gate 7 & 8 – both located on Kearney Street (I-94 Frontage Road) between S. 84th & S. 76th Streets

Gates may close temporarily if parking lots are full. Upon entering the lot, you will pay for parking via credit/debit card or show your prepaid parking pass. Once parked, proceed to the nearest entrance. If your vehicle leaves the parking lot, you will be charged for parking upon re-entry.

All parking is first-come, first-served. You cannot purchase parking day-of online. Parking may still be available and you will be able to purchase it at the vehicle gates.

Alternate Transportation Options

Bicycles:

For the safety of all our guests, bicycles, tricycles, or unicycles are not allowed to be brought into or ridden inside the State Fair Park during our open operation hours. We do have bicycle racks on the North and South sides of the State Fair Park where you can lock your bicycles, tricycles, or unicycles – remember to bring your own lock!

FREE bicycle parking is available in dedicated areas located at the following gates:

  • UScellular Main Entrance- located on Adler St. near I-94

  • South Entrance A – located at Greenfield Ave. & S. 81st St.

Rideshare Options:

Get a safe ride with Uber, Lyft, or taxi service. A designated pick-up and drop-off area is located just outside the UScellular Main Gate on the north side of State Fair Park near SpinCity.

Rideshare vehicles and taxis should enter at Gate 4 on S. 84th Street (north of W. Greenfield Avenue). Local authorities only allow right hand turns into State Fair Park along all bordering streets during the Fair (S. 84th Street, W. Greenfield Avenue, W. Kearney Street, S. 76th Street).

Shuttles & Transit:

Looking to avoid traffic around the State Fair Park? Check out local transit system routes to save the hassle.

  • Route 18 (National Avenue) and Route 33 (Vliet – 84th) provides regular daily service to the State Fair. Fairgoers can ride Route 18 between downtown along National Avenue and Greenfield Avenue and arrive at State Fair at either 81st Street or 84th Street. Route 33 buses travel along Vliet Street, Glenview Avenue, and 84th Street and arrive at Greenfield Avenue.
  • Passengers can plan their trip, track their bus, or pay their fare using the new Umo App! Visit RideMCTS.com/WisGo for more info! Or pay with M-Cards or cash. For personalized assistance planning your ride, you can call the MCTS Customer Service Center Monday – Friday between 8am – 4:30pm at 414-937-3218.
  • Transit Plus paratransit service is available for 2024 State Fairgoers. Eligible clients may contact their assigned van provider to schedule a ride to the fun! Drop off and pick up location is at Gate 2 Entrance located on 84th Street just north of Greenfield Avenue.
  • See a Map with Routes Here

Private shuttles are more than welcome but are recommended to coordinate with State Fair Park in advance. Contact us through email at groupsales@wistatefair.com or via phone at 414-266-7028 for more information.

Directions

Wisconsin State Fair Park is conveniently located near the interchange of I-94 and I-41/US-45.

Whether you are travelling from the north, south, east or west, see below for options on directions to the State Fair.

From the North

  • I-41 Southbound to I-94 Eastbound. East on I-94 to 84th Street exit. At stoplight, continue straight onto West Kearney Street. Turn right into North Parking Lot. If lot is full, proceed to 76th Street and turn right for additional parking options.
  • I-41 Southbound to Bluemound Road exit. Left (east) on Bluemound Road to Glenview/84th Street. Right (south) on 84th Street to Kearney Street. Left (east) on Kearney Street to the Wisconsin State Fair North Lot on right. If lot is full, proceed to 76th Street and turn right (south) for additional parking options.

From the South

  • I-41/894 Northbound to I-94 Eastbound. East on I-94 to 84th Street exit. Cross 84th Street to Kearney Street. East on Kearney Street to the Wisconsin State Fair North Lot on right. If lot is full, proceed to 76th Street and turn right (south) for additional parking options.
  • I-41/894 Northbound to I-94 Eastbound. East on I-94 to 70th Street exit. Right (south) on 70th Street to Greenfield Avenue. Right (west) on Greenfield Avenue to the Wisconsin State Fair on right.
  • I-41/894 Northbound to National Avenue exit. Right (northeast) on National Avenue to 84th Street. Left (north) on 84th Street to Kearney Street. East on Kearney Street to the Wisconsin State Fair North Lot on right. If lot is full, proceed to 76th Street and turn right (south) for additional parking options.

From the East

  • I-94 Westbound to 68th Street exit. Continue west on O’Connor Street to 70th Street. Left (south) on 70th Street to Greenfield Avenue. Right (west) on Greenfield Avenue to the Wisconsin State Fair on right.
  • I-94 Westbound to 68th Street exit. Continue west on O’Connor Street to 76th Street. Left (south) on 76th Street to the Wisconsin State Fair on right.
  • I-94 Westbound to 84th Street exit. Left (south) on 84th Street to Kearney Street. Left (east) on Kearney Street to the Wisconsin State Fair North Lot on right. If lot is full, proceed to 76th Street and turn right (south) for additional parking options.

From the West

  • I-94 Eastbound to 84th Street exit. At stoplight, continue straight onto West Kearney Street. Turn right into North Parking Lot or proceed to South 76th Street, turn right and proceed to gates on South 76th Street or West Greenfield Avenue.
  • I-94 Eastbound to WIS 100 exit. Right (south) on WIS 100 to Greenfield Avenue. Left (east) on Greenfield Avenue to the northbound entrance ramp at Greenfield Avenue to I-94 Eastbound. East on I-94 to 84th Street exit. Cross 84th Street to Kearney Street. East on Kearney Street to the Wisconsin State Fair North Lot on right. If lot is full, proceed to 76th Street and turn right for additional parking options.