Directions to New Glarus

Airports Near New Glarus:

Madison, WI (MSN) – 35 miles/50 minutes

Milawukee, WI (MKE) – 112 miles/2 hours

Chicago O'Hare – (ORD) – 136 miles/2h 30 minutes

Directions to New Glarus from Chicago/O'Hare: 

Head North on Interstate 90 toward Rockford.
When you approach Rockford; 90 connects with 51 and continues North towards Janesville. At Beloit take exit 185 for Highway 81 West through Beloit. Continue 0n 81. Eventually Hwy 81 intersects with Highway 81/11. That intersection is a "T" in the road with a stop sign. Turn left heading West toward Monroe. Watch for the Highway 69 North exit for New Glarus. You will follow 69 North for 16 miles. The Chalet Landhaus and Swiss Aire Inn are on the left as you enter town, before the stoplight.

Directions to New Glarus From Madison: 

From the "Beltline" Hwy 12 & 18.
Head west on Hwy 12 & 18.
Take the Dodgeville/ Verona Road exit. Exit #258 Hwy 18/151.
You will exit to the right. Then turn to the left at the light at the bottom of this exit ramp. You will be turning under the highway you just exited.
Follow 18/151 West for 5 to 7 miles. You will go through several lights and continue out into the country side.
As you approach Verona, watch for signs for PB (like peanut butter).
Take exit 79 Hwy PB to the South.
You will again exit off a ramp to the right and then turn left at the light at the bottom of the ramp. You will then go under the highway you just exited.
Follow PB South approximately 5 miles, until you come to a small town called Paoli. At the 4-way stop sign turn right. Paoli is a very small town and PB goes about 2 blocks and the route curves to your left. Follow the curve to the left. One more block and you will come to a 4-way flashing red stop sign.
Continue straight through the flashing stop light, continuing south on PB. (You will have crossed Hwy 69 at the flashing red light.)
You are now traveling through farm country for another 6 miles or so. You will eventually come to a stop sign where PB "Ts" into Hwy 69. At that stop sign turn right. You will now be on 69 South.
Follow 69 south until you reach New Glarus. Go through the stoplight in town, and both the Chalet Landhaus and Swiss Aire Inn will be on your right.

Directions to New Glarus from Milwaukee: 

Head West on Interstate 94 to Madison. Take the Exit for 90 South or it may be marked Janesville.
Take Exit 142A (12 & 18 West). Stay on 12 & 18 for about 10 miles. Take Exit 258 (Hwy 18/151-Dodgeville exit). Turn Left and follow 18/151 West for 5 to 7 miles and take Exit 92 (Hwy PB-South). Follow PB until you come to a small town called Paoli. At 4-way stop sign turn right into Paoli. Paoli is a very small town and PB goes about 2 blocks and curves to your left. Follow the road to the left. At the 4-way stop, continue straight on PB for another 5 to 7 miles. You will come to a stop sign, at the stop sign turn right. You will now be on 69 South.
Follow 69 south until you reach New Glarus. Go through the stoplight in town, and both the Chalet Landhaus and Swiss Aire Inn will be on your right.

These directions were shamelessly ripped from the New Glarus Brewery's website, many thanks!