Quick answer: Parents and students can book a college break airport ride from any Milwaukee campus to MKE, O’Hare or Midway. Book 7 to 10 days before Thanksgiving, winter break and spring break, share the flight number so the driver can track it, and split the cost by riding with roommates in one SUV. Pharaoh’s Transportation sends background-checked, licensed and insured chauffeurs and confirms your price when you book. Pharaoh’s Transportation is based in Milwaukee. Call 414-322-3751.
Need a ride to MKE, O’Hare or Midway?
Call or text 414-322-3751 or book online.
Key takeaways
- Can a parent book and pay for the ride? Yes. Parents can book from anywhere and give us the student’s name, phone number and pickup address.
- Can my student ride alone? Yes. Many students ride alone. The driver has the name and flight details and texts when they arrive.
- How early should my student leave for a college break flight? Plan to be at the terminal about 2 hours before a domestic flight and add the drive time and a holiday cushion.
- Can you pick up from a residence hall? Yes. Share the building name and the street so the driver finds the right entrance.
Why parents book the ride before the student asks
Break weeks send thousands of students to the airport in the same few days. Rideshare prices rise, parking is a problem and a first-year student is often hauling two bags and a winter coat. A booked car solves all three. The parent sets the time, the price and the pickup spot, and the student only has to be at the curb.
- The parent books and pays, so the student carries nothing but luggage
- The driver tracks the flight, so a late arrival home is still a pickup
- Door-to-door service from the residence hall, apartment or off-campus house
The break dates that fill up first
| Break | Busiest ride days | Book by |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Tuesday and Wednesday before, Sunday after | Early November |
| Winter break | Last day of finals, then the days before Christmas | Early December |
| Spring break | Friday that break starts, and the Sunday it ends | Two weeks ahead |
| Move-in and move-out | Final weekend of each term | Two weeks ahead |
Finals schedules differ by school, so ask your student for the last exam date and book from that day.
Questions about your trip?
Talk to dispatch at 414-322-3751.
Share the ride and split the cost
Roommates and teammates often leave for the same airport on the same afternoon. One vehicle for the group can cost less per person than separate rides, and it is easier to coordinate.
| Group | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 students | Suburban or Escalade, up to 6 riders | Room for winter luggage |
| 5 to 12 students | Executive Sprinter, up to 13 | Good for teams and clubs |
| Up to 15 students | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, up to 15 | One pickup for the whole group |
| Up to 14 students | Economy 14-passenger van | Budget option for large groups |
Campus pickups in Milwaukee
Our office at 5151 S Howell Ave sits about 2 minutes from the MKE pickup line, and the fleet is kept in Milwaukee, so students at Marquette, UW-Milwaukee, MSOE and other Milwaukee campuses are a short drive from a car. Tell dispatch the building name and the street, since many halls have more than one entrance. Your driver will text when they arrive.
For the trip itself, see our pages for MKE airport rides, Milwaukee to O’Hare and Milwaukee to Midway.
What to tell your student before the ride
- Be ready 10 minutes before the pickup time with bags at the door
- Keep a phone charged for the driver’s text
- Have the airline app open with the confirmation number
- Check in online before leaving campus
Why travelers choose Pharaoh’s Transportation
- Local, owner-run fleet. Our vehicles are kept at our Milwaukee office, about 2 minutes from the MKE pickup line, so cars are close when you call.
- Professional chauffeurs. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured and drives between Wisconsin and Chicago every day.
- A fleet for every group. Late-model Chevy Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, an Executive Sprinter and an economy 14-passenger van.
- Wi-Fi and comfortable seating in every vehicle, so you can work or relax on the road.
- Upfront pricing and live dispatch. Your price is confirmed at booking, and a real dispatcher answers at 414-322-3751.
- Reviews you can check. Read what riders say about Pharaoh’s on our Google Business Profile.
Where we pick up and drop off
| Area | Service |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee and nearby suburbs | Pickups and drop-offs for MKE, O’Hare and Midway. See MKE service |
| Chicago airports | O’Hare and Midway arrivals and departures. See O’Hare and Midway |
| Farther Wisconsin cities | Drop-offs and long-distance trips on request. Call dispatch to plan |
| Hotels, offices and homes | Door-to-door at the address you give us |
Reserve your ride today.
Call or text 414-322-3751 or book online.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Pharaoh’s Transportation, Milwaukee limo and car service |
| Address | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone | 414-322-3751 |
| Airports served | MKE, O’Hare (ORD), Midway (MDW) |
| Fleet | Chevy Suburbans, Cadillac Escalades, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Executive Sprinter, economy 14-passenger van |
| Chauffeurs | Background-checked, licensed and insured |
| Divisions | milwaukeetoohare.com and wisconsinlimoservice.com |
| Booking | pharaohstransportation.com/book-online/ |
About the dispatch team
The Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team works from the main office at 5151 S Howell Ave in Milwaukee, about 2 minutes from the MKE airport pickup line. Pharaoh’s also owns and operates two division sites, milwaukeetoohare.com for Milwaukee to O’Hare travel and wisconsinlimoservice.com for service across Wisconsin. All three share the same office, the same dispatch team, the same fleet and the same dedicated chauffeurs. Our drivers travel between Wisconsin and Chicago every day. We also welcome travel agents and partner operators for airport routes and hourly charters.
Frequently asked questions
Can a parent book and pay for the ride?
Yes. Parents can book from anywhere and give us the student’s name, phone number and pickup address.
Can my student ride alone?
Yes. Many students ride alone. The driver has the name and flight details and texts when they arrive.
How early should my student leave for a college break flight?
Plan to be at the terminal about 2 hours before a domestic flight and add the drive time and a holiday cushion.
Can you pick up from a residence hall?
Yes. Share the building name and the street so the driver finds the right entrance.
How many students and bags fit in one SUV?
A Suburban or Escalade seats up to 6 riders with extra luggage room. Tell us the bag count so we pick the right vehicle.
Can a team or club book a Sprinter?
Yes. Our Sprinters and 14-passenger van carry larger groups to MKE, O’Hare or Midway.
Do you do rides back to campus after break?
Yes. We can meet your student at the arrival airport and drive back to campus.
What if my student’s flight is delayed?
The driver tracks the flight and adjusts the pickup to the new arrival time.
Do you track my flight?
Yes. Give dispatch your airline and flight number and the pickup is matched to your actual arrival time.
Do you charge upfront prices?
Yes. Your price is confirmed when you book, so there is no surprise at the end of the ride.
Are your chauffeurs licensed and insured?
Yes. Our chauffeurs are background-checked, licensed and insured.
How do I reserve a ride?
Call or text 414-322-3751 or use the online booking page at pharaohstransportation.com/book-online/.
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Call or text 414-322-3751 or book online.
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