Travel

The conference will be held at The University of Michigan, Michigan League, 911 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

Detailed maps of the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Airport

The closest airport to Ann Arbor is Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). It is located about 25 miles (40 km) east of Ann Arbor on Interstate-94. The airport is about a thirty minute drive from Ann Arbor.

Airport Transportation

Taxis are available curbside at the airport. The one-way taxi fare from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor is approximately $60. Lower fixed rate fares (@$45) are available for return to the airport.

Less expensive airport shuttles are available but they must be booked in advance:

Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle

$40 flat rate one way. Private groups of 2-5 persons add $10.

Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle

$62 round trip one passenger. Lower group rates are available.

The least expensive option for individual passengers is the Michigan Flyer bus ($30 round trip):

Michigan Flyer

For a complete listing of airport transportation services click here.

Amazing Blue Taxi

DTW to Ann Arbor $60 for a standard sedan

Ann Arbor to DTW $50 for a standard sedan

Driving Directions to Central Campus and the Michigan League

Via I-94 (Ford Freeway)

From Detroit (or Detroit Metro Airport; heading West)
Take State Street Exit 177. Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right onto North University, which is one block past the Michigan Union. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.

From Chicago (heading East)
Take State Street Exit 177. Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right onto North University, which is one block past the Michigan Union. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.

Via US-23

From Ohio (heading North)
Take Washtenaw-Ann Arbor Exit 37B and turn right (west) onto Washtenaw.  Where Stadium Blvd and Washtenaw split (approximately 2-3 miles), stay to the right on Washtenaw following the "Hospital" signs. Turn left at Hill Street (you'll see "The Rock"). Continue down Hill Street (campus buildings will be on your right). Turn right on State Street. Go three blocks. Turn right on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.

From Northern MI (heading South)
Take US-23 South to M-14 West.  Take Exit #3, "Downtown Ann Arbor," which will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left at Huron Street. Continue down Huron to State St. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.

Via I-696 (W.P. Ruether Freeway)

From Northwest Suburbs
Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, "Downtown Ann Arbor," which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street. Continue on Huron until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left  on North University Street. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.

Via I-96 (also called the Jeffries Freeway)

From Parts of Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth and Canton
Take I-96 to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely.  Take Exit #3,  "Downtown Ann Arbor," which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left on Huron Street until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street.  Turn left on North University Street. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.

From Lansing
Take I-96 to US-23 South. Drive on US-23 South to M-14 West (Downtown Ann Arbor) Exit. Take Exit and drive about a mile to Exit 3, also marked "Downtown." Take exit ramp, which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left on Huron Street until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street.  Turn left on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.

Parking Information

Parking is available in Ann Arbor City Parking structures for $1.00 per hour.  Three suggested structures for convenient parking are:

Maynard Street Public Parking (K-13 on the parking map).  Located on Maynard Street between E. William and E. Liberty with an additional entrance on Thompson Street between E. Liberty and E. William.

Liberty Square Public Parking (K-11 on the parking map). Located on Washington Street between Division and State Streets.

South Forest Public Parking (Y-19 on the parking map). Located on S. Forest Street between S. University and Willard Streets.

Parking is not available in University of Michigan staff parking structures. Street parking in downtown Ann Arbor and on the University of Michigan campus is limited. Public safety and parking officials are diligent in issuing tickets to improperly parked vehicles. Payment of parking tickets is the responsibility of the vehicle owner/operator.

Parking Map