6. Plan your travel <p>Plan to arrive no later than the day before your orientation.</p> <p>UW-Whitewater’s closest major airport is <a href="https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago O’Hare</a> (ORD), which is a two-hour drive from campus. There are a number of buses each day that travel from O’Hare to Janesville, WI. Students may take a Lyft or Uber from Janesville to Whitewater.</p> <p>You can also fly into Milwaukee’s <a href="https://www.mitchellairport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Mitchell</a> (MKE) airport. There are fewer transportation options from General Mitchell to Whitewater.</p> <p>Don’t forget to pack in your carry-on luggage:</p> <ul> <li>Your passport with the visa</li> <li>Original I-20 or DS-2019</li> <li>Admission letter</li> <li>SEVIS fee receipt</li> <li>A change of clothes</li> </ul> Arrow