Getting Here
Getting to the Birkie - By Automobile
The American Birkebeiner ski race is held in the beautiful northwoods of Wisconsin and within driving distance from Chicago, Illinois, the Twin Cities (Minneapolis - St. Paul), Duluth, Minnesota as well as many other outlying areas. See map below.
The region offers 850,000 acres of Chequamegon National Forest, over 200 lakes and rivers, as well as hundreds of miles of groomed trails, and 15 golf courses.
Getting to the Birkie - By Plane
Hayward and Cable are located in Northwestern Wisconsin, approximately three hours from the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota airport. International and national flights service both Minneapolis/St. Paul and Duluth, Minnesota. Flights arrive daily. Rent a car from the airport to reach the Hayward/Cable area or contact www.nwtexpressshuttle.com for Van Shuttle service to Hayward.
Scandanavian Skiers
Click this link for assistance with your travel plans.
Airline Discounts
Delta Airlines, the preferred/official airline for the 2011 American Birkebeiner, is pleased to offer discounted airfares. Discounts are available for U.S. and Canadian flights only.
The 2011 WorldFile Number is NM5M6
For ticketing assitance call 1-800-328-1111
Direct Duluth-to-Chicago Flights!
United Express now offers two daily nonstop flights between Duluth International Airport and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. Flight times are as follows:
- Depart Duluth at 6 am; arrive in Chicago at 7:27 am
- Depart Duluth at 3:20 pm; arrive in Chicago at 4:47 pm
- Depart Chicago at 1:10 pm; arrive in Duluth at 2:41 pm
- Depart Chicago at 8:10 pm; arrive in Duluth at 9:41 pm
Flights can be booked online at www.united.com or through a travel agent.
In addition, Delta offers five daily nonstop flights between Duluth International Airport and Minneapolis St. Paul. Plus, two daily flights between Duluth International Airport and Detroit. Flights can be booked online at www.delta.com or through a travel agent.
For more information, visit www.duluthairport.com.
Rental Car Discounts
We recommend renting an automobile to get to the Birkie. Rental car discounts are available from Avis Rent A Car. To book cars with unlimited miles, call Avis Meeting Reservation and Info Desk at 800-331-1600 or outside US call 918-664-4600 and use discount code AWD #J093828 for special rates or use this link:
https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&AWD_NUMBER=J093828
Airport Shuttle Service
NWT Express offers Airport Shuttle transportation to and from Minneapolis Airport seven days a week. Special charters are available for groups. Reservations are required. Call 715-634-5307, e-mail info@nwtexpress.com or visit www.nwtexpressshuttle.com for details.
Cable/Hayward Area Map
Click on the map to the right for a more detailed map of the Cable/Hayward area.
