Transportation Guide: Wander Door County

Journey to Door County: Transportation Guide for a Hassle-Free Trip

Photo courtesy of Door County Visitor Bureau

Known as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest," Door County, Wisconsin, is a 70-mile peninsula famed for its arts scene, recreational activities, and stunning natural beauty, especially in the fall. With over 300 miles of shoreline, picturesque coastal towns, and five state parks, it offers breathtaking views of limestone bluffs, rock formations, and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards, and numerous lighthouses along the scenic Green Bay and Lake Michigan shores. Read on for the best air and ground transportation options to get you to Door County hassle-free.

1) Air Travel- Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport (GBR)

Distance from Wander: 53 miles

Details: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport offers flights to several major cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, and Minneapolis, along with seasonal services to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Phoenix. The airport is served by major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, and United.

Ground Transportation from GBR

Details: 

• Cab/Taxi/ Car Service 

  • Ace Cab: (920) 435-1100

  • Astro Taxi: (920) 499-9119

  • Door County Courier: (920) 559-0339

  • Bay Bus/Presidential Limousine: (920) 468-7738

  • Yellow Cab: (920) 435-1111

• Car Rental

  • Avis / Budget: (920) 496-3840/ (800) 331-1212

  • Enterprise: (920) 497-2200/ (800) 325-8007

  • Hertz: (920) 498-6400/ (800) 654-3131

  • Alamo / National: (800) 462-5266/ (800) 227-7368

2) Air Travel- Appleton International Airport (ATW)

Distance from Wander: 81 miles

Details: Appleton Airport offers nonstop flights to 18 destinations, including Newark, NJ, Portland, OR, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Nashville, TN. The airlines operating these routes are Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines.

Ground Transportation from ATW

Details: 

• Taxi/Car Service

  • Fox Valley Cab: (920) 734-4546

  • Pronto Cab: (920) 858-2127

  • Double A Cab: (920) 378-7189

• Car Rental

  • Alamo: 920-832-8020/ 800-227-7368

  • Budget: 920-733-9800/ 800-331-1212

  • Enterprise: 920-832-8020/ 800-325-8007

  • Hertz: 800-654-3131

  • National: 920-832-8020/ 800-227-7368

  • Avis: 920-730-7575

3) Air Travel- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Distance from Wander: 144 miles

Details: Various airlines, including Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United, and Funjet Vacations, serve 40 year-round and seasonal destinations across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Major airports such as Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Phoenix are among those served by multiple carriers, providing travelers with a wide range of options.

Ground Transportation from MKE

Details: 

• Rideshare Services 

  • Alamo: (305) 468-2132/ (800)-327-9633 

  • Avis: (800) 331-2323/ (800) 831-2847 

  • Budget: (800) 826-5510/ (800) 527-0700 

  • Dollar Car Rental: (800) 800-4000

  • Enterprise: (800) 736-8227/ (800) 325-8007 

  • Hertz: (800) 654-2280/ (800) 654-3131 

  • National: (800) 328-6323/ (800) 328-4567 

  • Thrifty: (877) 283-0898