Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team. Locally owned in Milwaukee, with chauffeurs who are background-checked, registered or licensed, and insured.
Quick answer: If you are traveling from New York to Wisconsin or Chicago, you can reserve your ground transportation before you fly. Pharaoh’s Transportation provides Sprinters seating up to 15, premium SUVs and coordinated multi-vehicle plans, with a chauffeur meeting you at the airport and 24/7 dispatch at 414-322-3751. Send your flight numbers, dates, headcount and stops, and we confirm the vehicle and the rate in writing before you leave.
Coming from New York?
Send your flights, dates and headcount. We confirm the vehicle and the rate before you fly.
Key takeaways
- Book before you fly: everything is confirmed in writing.
- Match the vehicle to the group: premium SUV or Sprinter up to 15.
- Mind the clock: Wisconsin and Chicago are one hour behind New York.
- One dispatcher for every vehicle, airport and stop.
Pick the vehicle for your group
Visitors from New York travel as small executive parties and as large groups. The fleet covers all of them, and you can mix vehicles on one trip.
| Party | Vehicle | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 6 travelers | Premium SUV | Executives with bags, VIP hosts, small teams, quiet arrivals |
| Up to 13 | Executive Sprinter | Client teams, working rides, delegations |
| Up to 14 | Economy 14-passenger van | Budget group days |
| Up to 15 | Mercedes Sprinter | Wedding parties, large teams, fan groups |
| More than 15 | Coordinated multi-vehicle plan | Conventions, large events, corporate groups |
See the full fleet, SUV limo service and the Executive Sprinter. Not sure which fits? Read SUV versus Sprinter and Sprinter passenger sizes.
Which airport should you fly into?
| If you are going to | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin | Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) | Closest airport; short ride to downtown, hotels and venues |
| Madison and central Wisconsin | MKE or O’Hare, by schedule | Compare flight options with the drive to Madison |
| Chicago downtown and suburbs | O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) | More flights and the closest to Chicago destinations |
| Both Chicago and Wisconsin | O’Hare, then a planned transfer | Big schedule, easy ride north |
Dispatch can compare total door-to-door time for your plan. See airport car service and the Milwaukee and O’Hare transportation guide.
The one-hour time difference
New York is on Eastern Time, and Wisconsin and Chicago are on Central, one hour behind. Many missed connections between travelers and drivers come from mixing the two. Give dispatch your flight number and your landing time in local airport time, and confirm every pickup in Central Time. If your trip includes South Bend or Notre Dame, note that Indiana’s Notre Dame area is on Eastern Time, so it runs an hour ahead of Wisconsin.
How your arrival works
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before you leave | Send flights, dates, stops and headcount; receive a written quote |
| Day before | Dispatch confirms the pickup and the chauffeur |
| Landing | We monitor your flight and the chauffeur is there when you arrive |
| Meeting you | Your chauffeur meets you at the agreed point and helps with bags |
| During the trip | One dispatcher stays in touch with your organizer |
| Departure | Return airport transfer confirmed in advance |
Planning the return? Book the departure transfer with the arrival so both ends are confirmed together.
Your first 48 hours: sample plans
A client visit to Milwaukee
Land at MKE, meet the chauffeur, check in at the hotel, then an afternoon of meetings with a premium SUV or Sprinter on standby. Dinner transfer, then the next day’s visits. See executive limo service.
A Chicago and Wisconsin split
Fly into O’Hare, meet the chauffeur, spend a day in Chicago, then ride north to Milwaukee or Madison the next morning. One itinerary, one quote. See Milwaukee to Chicago.
A wedding or celebration weekend
Several guests arrive on different flights. Dispatch groups the arrivals, shuttles them to the hotel and runs the loop to the venue. See large wedding party Sprinter.
A game or event weekend
A group of fans flies in, rides to the hotel and then to the game, and returns together. See game-day group transportation.
Where we take New York visitors
| Area | Typical visit | More |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Milwaukee | Meetings, hotels, conventions, events | convention shuttle |
| Madison | University, state government, meetings | Madison limo service |
| Chicago and the suburbs | Corporate offices, hotels, flights | suburbs to Wisconsin |
| Lake Geneva and Kohler | Resorts, golf, weddings | Lake Geneva limo service |
| Green Bay | Game days, corporate visits | Green Bay limo service |
Booking from out of town
Coordinating a ride in a city you do not live in is easier with a single point of contact. Name one organizer, share the contact details of one backup, and let dispatch handle the chauffeur. Send the following to get an accurate quote.
| Send dispatch | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Flight numbers and airports | To track arrival and place the chauffeur |
| Dates and local times | To confirm the plan in Central Time |
| Headcount and bags | To choose the vehicle |
| Hotel and venue names | To plan pickups and drop-offs |
| Special needs | Child seats, accessibility, VIP privacy |
Cost: what changes the price
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | SUV and Sprinter price differently |
| Time and distance | Hourly, daily or point-to-point |
| Airport and wait time | Flight tracking helps keep waiting fair |
| Number of vehicles | Convoys price per vehicle |
| Dates | Holidays, game weekends and conventions price higher |
Read Sprinter cost and pricing and limo prices.
Why New York travelers choose Pharaoh’s Transportation
Pharaoh’s Transportation is a locally owned Milwaukee operator with 24/7 dispatch at 414-322-3751 and a rating of 5.0 on Google. Our chauffeurs are background-checked, registered or licensed, and insured. We plan the whole ride, from the airport curb to the last drop-off. Read the about page.
Mistakes visitors make
| Mistake | Better approach |
|---|---|
| Mixing Eastern and Central times | Confirm everything in Central Time |
| Waiting to book at arrival | Reserve before you fly |
| Underestimating bags | Tell dispatch the count |
| One vehicle for a growing group | Add a cushion or a second vehicle |
| No return plan | Book the departure with the arrival |
Checklist before you fly
- Flights and airports.
- Headcount and luggage.
- Hotels, venues and stops.
- Organizer and backup contact.
- Return transfer.
- Dispatch number: 414-322-3751.
Book before you fly
Send your trip details and we confirm everything in writing.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service | Airport, charter and city transportation for visitors |
| Vehicles | Premium SUVs, Executive Sprinter (13), Mercedes Sprinter (15), economy van (14) |
| Coverage | Wisconsin and Chicago |
| Dispatch | 24/7, 414-322-3751 |
| Base | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Quote | Written, before you ride |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book from New York before I fly?
Yes. Send dispatch your flight numbers, dates, headcount and stops by form, phone or text. We confirm the vehicle and the rate in writing, so everything is set before you leave New York.
Which airport is better, Milwaukee or Chicago?
It depends on where you are going. Milwaukee Mitchell is closest to Milwaukee and most of southeast Wisconsin, while O’Hare and Midway suit Chicago and its suburbs. Dispatch can compare door-to-door time for your route.
Do you track my flight from New York?
Yes. We monitor arrival times so the chauffeur is there when you land, even when the flight is early or late. Send the airline and flight number when you book.
How do I handle the one-hour time difference?
New York is on Eastern Time and Wisconsin and Chicago are on Central, one hour behind. Give dispatch your landing time in local airport time and confirm every pickup in Central Time.
What is the biggest vehicle for a group?
The Mercedes Sprinter seats up to 15. The Executive Sprinter seats up to 13 and an economy van seats 14. Larger groups travel in coordinated multiple vehicles.
Can I mix vehicles for one trip?
Yes. A common plan is a Sprinter for the group, and a premium SUV for the executive or host. One dispatcher coordinates all of them.
Do you offer premium SUVs?
Yes. Our premium SUVs suit smaller parties, executives and VIP hosts. Tell dispatch the number of riders and bags and we match the vehicle.
Can the same chauffeur stay with us for the whole visit?
For charters and multi-day plans, we assign a dedicated chauffeur where the schedule allows, so the group deals with one professional.
What if we are visiting for a wedding, game or conference?
We run event and game-day plans, including shuttle loops between hotels and venues. Send the venue, the hotel and the times and dispatch builds the schedule.
Can you take us between Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago?
Yes. Many visitors split a trip between cities. A single itinerary with the legs in order lets us quote one price for the whole plan.
Is luggage a problem for travelers coming from New York?
Not if we know in advance. Tell dispatch the number of bags, golf clubs, trade show cases or equipment so the right vehicle is sent.
How early should I book for a New York group?
As soon as your flights are booked, and earlier for football weekends, conventions and holidays. Dispatch can hold a vehicle once the date and headcount are confirmed.
Ready?
Send your flights and we confirm everything before you leave New York.
About the dispatch team
This guide is written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, who meet out-of-town travelers at Wisconsin and Chicago airports every day. Related: fleet · special events · corporate limo service.
