Institute registration and most workshops are held in the Michigan Union on the campus of the University of Michigan at:

530 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

By Plane:

To and from the Detroit Airport:

The Michigan Flyer offers $15 one-way trips between the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Ann Arbor and te Detroit Airport. Local bus routes will take you from the hotel to downtown Ann Arbor. Visit the Michigan Flyer website for schedules and more information.

You can also take the Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle , which offers reduced rates when bookings are made for more than one passenger at a time. A taxi costs approximately $60 one-way. For a complete list of shuttle services to and from the Detroit Airport, visit the Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

Please contact Neily at neily[at]nasco.coop with your flight information if you'd like to be put in touch with others arriving at the same time.

By Train:

The Amtrak station in Ann Arbor is conveniently located at 350 Depot Street and can be reached by telephone at (734) 994.4906. For routes and schedules, visit www.amtrak.com.

By Bus:

The Greyhound Station in Ann Arbor is conveniently located at 116 W. Huron Street area and can be reached by telephone at (734) 662.5511. For routes and schedules, visit www.greyhound.com.

Megabus offers cheap fares from downtown Chicago to the U of M Commuter lot at 2600 S. State St. in Ann Arbor.

By Car:

Find out about posting to our Rideshare Board here.

Directions to the University of Michigan:

From Detroit (heading West)

Take 1-94 West to the States Street exit (Exit 177). Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. The Michigan Union is on your left at the South State Street and South University Avenue intersection.

From Chicago (heading East)

Take 1-94 East to the State Street exit (Exit 177). Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. The Michigan Union is on your left at the South State Street and South University Avenue intersection.

From Ohio (heading North)

Take US-23 North to the Washtenaw - "Ann Arbor" exit (Exit 37B) and merge onto Washtenaw. At the fork in the road where Stadium Boulevard and Washtenaw Avenue split (approximately 2-3 miles), stay to the right on Washtenaw following the hospital signs. Take a left at Hill Street (you'll see "The Rock"). Continue down Hill Street (campus buildings will be on your right). Take a right on State Street. Go two blocks. The Michigan Union is on your left at the South State Street and South University Avenue intersection.

From Northern Michigan (heading South)

Take 1-75 South to US-23 South to M-14 West. Take Exit #3 called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Take a left at William Street. Continue down William Street until lit ends at State Street. Take a right on State Street and continue one block. The Michigan Union is on your right at the intersection of South State Street and South University Avenue.

From Northwest Suburbs

Take 1-696 to 1-275 South to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Take a left at William Street. Continue down William Street until lit ends at State Street. Take a right on State Street and continue one block. The Michigan Union is on your right at the intersection of South State Street and South University Avenue.

From Parts of Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth and Canton:

Take 1-96 to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Take a left at William Street. Continue down William Street until lit ends at State Street. Take a right on State Street and continue one block. The Michigan Union is on your right at the intersection of South State Street and South University Avenue.

From Lansing

Take 1-96 to US-23 South to M-14 West. Take Exit #3, called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Take a left at William Street. Continue down William Street until lit ends at State Street. Take a right on State Street and continue one block. The Michigan Union is on your right at the intersection of South State Street and South University Avenue.

Parking on campus:

Visitor parking is available in a number of lots located throughout campus. At some locations, central pay stations are installed. To use these machines, note the parking space number as this information will be required when paying.

Parking fees and the maximum hours of use are indicated either on individual meters or central pay stations. The period of time a vehicle may be parked in a particular space should be noted. For example, some spaces may allow parking for 30 minutes while others in the same location may be used for 4 hours or more. The parking rate is $.90 per hour at all locations.

See http://pts.umich.edu/parking_options/visitors.html for more information on parking at the University of Michigan.

Parking in Ann Arbor:

Hourly visitor parking is available at the City of Ann Arbor/University of Michigan jointly operated Forest Street structure and at the City of Ann Arbor Maynard Street structure. Both are located within a short walking distance of central campus.

Locations:

• Forest Structure, Forest Street between South University Avenue and Hill Street (east side of central campus)
• Maynard Structure, Maynard Street between William and Liberty Streets (west side of central campus)

The hourly rate is currently $.95/hour at both locations.

Parking meters in Ann Arbor are also abundant and generally require money from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. but hours may vary. Always check the meter as parking in a restricted and posted area can mean heavy fines and towing charges.

Bring plenty of change - some garages are manned for parking fee collection; some are equipped with a computerized system that accepts currency or change; some have meters only.