Getting Around

Room Block Option: Super 8 Madison South

1602 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713

• Room Type: Double Queen

• Cost: $129.99 + tax/night

• Check in - Check out: August 24 - August 26

• Distance from Event: 3.5 Miles

  • 10 min car ride

  • 20 min bike ride

  • 34 min bus ride

To book: Call Super 8 Hotel at 608-258-8882 and ask to book a room under the “CASC Midwest Meeting” block. Last day to book with block is August 6. Last day to cancel a reservation at no charge is August 10 before 4:00 PM.

Other Suggested Hotels

**Room blocks not available for the options below. There is no guarantee for room availability.**

Union Hotel

1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715

Cost: ~$180/night

Distance from Event: 0.2 miles

• 5 minute walk

Best Western Plus Inntowner Madison

2424 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726

Cost: ~$180/night

Distance from Event: 1.2 miles

• 4 minute car ride

• 7 minute bus ride (take the 2 or the 28 at University & Highland)

• 5 minute bike ride

• 17 minute walk

Motel 6 Madison, WI - East

4202 E Towne Blvd, Madison, WI 53704

Cost: ~$60/night

Distance from Event: 6.8 miles

• 15-20 minute car ride

• 55 minute bus ride (take the 6 or 7)

Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Madison

4402 East Broadway Service Rd, Madison, WI 53716

Cost: ~$120/night

Distance from Event: 7.3 miles

• 15-20 minute car ride

• 38 min bus ride (take the 11 or 12 at Dutch Mill Park & Ride Lot )

Driving and Parking

Check the Visitor Parking Availability Site on the day of the event. The closest lots to Mechanical Engineering are:

• 17- Engineering Dr Ramp (4 minute walk)

• 20- University Ave Ramp (5 min walk)

• 80- Union South Garage (8 minute walk)

• 36- Observatory Dr Ramp (8 min walk)

Visitor parking rates:

• $1 per 30 min - first 3 hours

• $1 per hour thereafter

• $15 daily maximum

If you would like to guarantee a parking spot at the closest lot (Lot 17 Engineering Dr Ramp), you can submit a Value Permit Order Form. Two-week processing time is required. Permit costs are $9 for a half day pass (expires at 12:30 p.m.) or $15 for a full day pass.

Biking

Madison BCycle (electric bike rental)

Public Transit

City of Madison Metro Transit ($2 fare)

Buses/stops nearby include:

• University & N Breese- 2, 28, 48

• University & N Randall- 2, 8, 12, 15, 28, 48, 70, 72

• Linden & Babcock- 11, 38, 44, 80, 84

Breakfast

Aldo’s Cafe

330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI 53715

6 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Pete’s Coffee in Union South

1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715

Coffee shop

5 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Indie Coffee

1225 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53715

Coffee shop

13 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Lunch/Dinner

Union South

1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715

$ Lots of food options: Mexican, Asian, Sandwiches, Salads

5 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Library Cafe & Bar

320 N Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715

$$ Pub menu

4 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Subway

1401 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715

4 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Steenbock’s On Orchard

330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI, 53715

$$ American

6 min walk from Mechanical Engineering Building

Graze Restaurant

1 S Pickney St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ American

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

The Old Fashioned

23 Pickney St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Wisconsin-themed Tavern

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Canteen

111 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Tacos

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Lucille

101 King St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Pizza

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company

123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Brewpub

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Osteria Papavero

128 E Wilson St, Madison, WI

$$ Italian

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Settle Down Tavern

117 S Pickney ST, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Cocktails and Burgers

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Tavernakaya

27 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Japanese

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Little Palace

225 King St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Asian

Near the Capitol - driving or longer walking distance

Dinner on Thursday, August 25

Locations are all within walking distance from Memorial Union Terrace.

Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union

800 Langdon St #1211, Madison, WI 53706

$ Pub food

Forage Kitchen

665 State St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Salads/Grain Bowls

Mediterranean Cafe

625 State St, Madison, WI 53703

$

Conrad’s Grill

563 State St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Wraps

​​Mooyah Burgers, Fries, and Shakes

571 State St, Madison, WI 53703

$$

Naf Naf Grill

555 State St, Madison, WI 53703

$ Middle Eastern

State Street Brats

603 State St UNIT 1015, Madison, WI 53703

Taste of Sichuan

515 State St, Madison, WI 53703

$$ Chinese

Potbelly Subs

564 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Chipotle

658 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Taco Bell

534 State St, Madison, WI 53703