Getting to Ann Arbor

Plane

Flying into DTW is the most convenient way to get to Ann Arbor by plane. From the airport, Ann Arbor is a 30-minute drive (~$30 – $40 via ride-share), or you can take the Michigan Flyer to Blake Transit Center ($25 round trip, $15 one way).

Train

Ann Arbor has an Amtrak station, from which it is a 20 minute walk or 7 minute drive to campus and downtown Ann Arbor.

Public Transit in Ann Arbor

Downtown Ann Arbor and UM’s central campus are very walkable areas. All conference events will be within walking distance of each other. However, if you are not able to walk or your accommodations are further from the central campus, you may want to use one of the following transportation options:

TheRide

TheRide is Ann Arbor’s busing system that runs in Ann Arbor and parts of Ypsilanti. Fares can be purchased in-person at select locations or online using the EZfare app. The list of routes can be found here.

University of Michigan Campus Transportation

The University of Michigan has campus buses that are free to ride. There are several routes across the north, central, and southern campuses. See this pdf of the university bus routes.

Accommodation

The University of Michigan has a list of accommodations. Destination Ann Arbor has a list of hotel packages that may be helpful in finding accommodations.

Hotels located downtown are typically walkable to the University, but more expensive per night. Hotels on the edges of town tend to be more affordable per night. If you will drive to/in Ann Arbor, make sure to check for parking fees. The following hotels are within about a 10-20 minute walk from the main conference building:

• Executive Learning and Conference Center (U-M)
• The Inn at the Michigan League
• The Bell Tower Hotel
• Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast
• Graduate Ann Arbor
• Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown 
• Exhibit A2

You can find more hotels & hostels right below that aren’t within walking distance to the central campus:

• The University Inn
• Wyndham Garden
• Hampton Inn (West)
• Hampton Inn (South)
• Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center
• Weber’s Boutique Hotel
• Burnt Toast Inn And The Washington House
• DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor (North)
• Red Roof PLUS+ Ann Arbor (North)
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Ann Arbor
• Sonesta Simply Suites Detroit Ann Arbor
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor

There are also room, apartment, house, and vacation rentals available in Ann Arbor. Their availability might change seasonally.