Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend Parking & Getting Here Guide

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

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

  • 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).

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Getting Here by Car

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Over half of State Fair Park is dedicated to on-site parking for Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at Milwaukee Mile attendees. Parking services at State Fair Park are provided by Interstate Parking Company.  

Parking rates vary depending on timing and location in limited quantities.  

 

Parking

Pricing and lot open times vary each day. Infield parking can be purchased in advance and will only be available for on-site purchase as space allows and is not guaranteed to be available for purchase on-site.  

Costs are: 

  • Infield Friday Parking Pass: $20 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 11am 
  • Infield Saturday Parking Pass: $40 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 6am  
  • Infield Sunday Parking Pass: $40 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 6:30am  

 

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. 

Accessible parking spaces are available in all State Fair parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis. While these Accessible parking spots cannot be reserved in advance, purchasing your parking pass online ahead of time provides quicker entry into the lots. Once you arrive, with proper decals or license plates displayed, you will be directed to any available Accessible spots within our lots. 

Pricing and lot open times vary each day. Costs are: 

  • General Friday Parking Pass: $15 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 11am 
  • General Saturday Parking Pass: $25 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 6am  
  • General Sunday Parking Pass: $25 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 6:30am 

General Vehicle Parking is available through the following vehicle gates:  

  • Gate 1 – W. Greenfield Avenue & S. 79th Street  
  • Gate 4 – S. 84th Street, just north of Greenfield Avenue 
  • Gates 7 & 8 – 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 admission 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 online on the day of the event. Parking may still be available, and you will be able to purchase it at the parking gates via credit/debit only. 

Please note: Vehicles over 20 feet in length (including hitch) are considered oversized. Oversized vehicles or campers will be subject to an extra charge, depending on size. 

Accessible parking spaces are available in all State Fair parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis. While these Accessible parking spots cannot be reserved in advance, purchasing your parking pass online ahead of time provides quicker entry into the lots. Once you arrive, with proper decals or license plates displayed, you will be directed to any available Accessible spots within our lots. 

Designated accessible parking is available through the following vehicle gates:  

  • Gate 1 – W. Greenfield Avenue & S. 79th Street  
  • Gate 4 – S. 84th Street, just north of Greenfield Avenue 
  • Gate 7 & 8 – W. Kearney Street (between S. 84th St. & S. 76th St.)   

 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 upon entry. Once parked, proceed to the nearest admission 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 online on the day of the event. Parking may still be available, and you will be able to purchase it at the parking gates via credit/debit only. 

Motorcycle Parking is not sold in advance for any parking lot and will need to be purchased at the gate. Pricing and lot open times vary each day. Costs are: 

  • Motorcycle Friday Parking Pass: $10 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 11am 
  • Motorcycle Saturday Parking Pass: $13 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 6am  
  • Motorcycle Sunday Parking Pass: $13 per vehicle | Parking lots open at 6:30am 

 Motorcycle Parking is available through the following vehicle gates as space allows:  

  • Gate 1 – W. Greenfield Avenue & S. 79th Street  
  • Gate 4 – S. 84th Street, just north of Greenfield Avenue 
  • Gate 7 & 8 – 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 admission 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 online on the day of the event. Parking may still be available, and you will be able to purchase it at the parking gates via credit/debit only. 

Alternate Transportation Options

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:

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

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

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

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).

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.