MWR Shuttle Ticket Information - Mass Exodus

MWR's safe, affordable, and reliable transportation for Mass Exodus

Mass Exodus Evolution –December 2024

Questions: Email MWR at grlkmwrrecreation@us.navy.mil
You can purchase shuttle tickets starting Fri., Nov. 1

Mass Exodus FAQ's

BOOKING YOUR AIRFARE

Book your airfare using the official DoD Leisure Travel Website, designed specifically for Active Duty Personnel offering military discounts and a safe, secure way to book your travel. Airfare, Hotel Accommodations, Rental Cars, and more can be booked on this site.

www.AmericanForcesTravel.com

For additional assistance with making travel arrangements or with questions about AFT, please email the Tickets & Travel Office grlkmwrrecreation@us.navy.mil

MWR AIRPORT SHUTTLE TICKETS

Purchase your shuttle ticket here:

https://nrmaffr.jotform.com/242775812602053

  • Purchase shuttle tickets no later than 17 DEC.
  • Purchased flight itinerary and CAC card will be asked to be presented upon purchase.
  • Shuttle tickets are $27 from Nov. 1st–27th
  • Shuttle tickets are $28 from Nov, 28th–Dec. 17th

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

MWR has coordinated coach bus transportation for all active duty military departing the base on 20 DEC. Seats are available at a discounted military rate. This is the most affordable and direct means of getting to the airports on the morning of Mass Exodus. All buses depart from Gym 440. Departure times and destinations below:

  • Chicago –O’Hare (ORD): 0430 & 0730 (Shuttle to O’Hare Airport is 38 minutes, ticket cost: $27 -$28)
  • Chicago-Midway (MDW): 0430 & 0730 (Shuttle to Midway Airport is 1 hour, ticket cost: $27 -$28)
  • Milwaukee-Mitchell(MKE): 0500 (Shuttle to Milwaukee Airport is 55 minutes, ticket cost: $27 -$28)

***BE SURE TO LABEL YOUR SEABAG CLEARLY WITH YOUR NAME ON THE OUTSIDE. THIS WILL HELP AVOID YOUR BAG BEING TAKEN BY SOMEONE ELSE AS THE BUSES ARE UNLOADED AT THE AIRPORT.

PRICE COMPARISON TO OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

AIRPORT EXPRESS VANS

  • O’Hare Airport –starting at $79.00
  • Midway Airport –starting at $194.00
  • Milwaukee Airport –not available

METRA TRAIN

  • Great Lakes Metra Station to O’Hare Airport–1 hour, 56 minutes (3 transfers), (involves walking)
  • Great Lakes Metra Station to Midway Airport–2 hours, 5 minutes (3 transfers), (involves walking)
  • Great Lakes to Milwaukee Airport by Train–3 hours, 5 minutes (3 transfers)
  • Metra offers $10 all day passes, also download the Ventra app

TAXI (from Great Lakes)

  • Taxi to O’Hare Airport -starting at $70.00 plus tip & 1 toll (additional charges for luggage and traffic stoppages)
  • Taxi to Midway Airport –starting at $110.00 plus tip & 4 tolls (additional charges for luggage and traffic stoppages)
  • Taxi to Milwaukee Airport –starting $110.00 plus tip(additional charges for luggage and traffic stoppages)
  • NOT ALLOWED ON BASE

RIDESHARE (UBER)

  • O’Hare Airport –starting at $112.00
  • Midway Airport –starting at $200.00
  • Milwaukee Airport –starting at $171.00
  • NOT ALLOWED ON BASE
  • Rates vary. Those listed here are approximate based on market research.

MWR NOTE for “Stay-Behinds”

Check out the MWR Social Media Pages for the most up to date information regarding facility hours of operation, upcoming activities, and other helpful MWR resources during the stay behind timeframe.

  • Facebook: Navy Life Great Lakes
  • Instagram: NavyLifeGL
  • Texting Program: Text GLFUN to 888-697-6762 to get a text of upcoming activities sent right to your phone!