ATLAS Software Workshop

Transportation options

Detroit Metro Airport
• Commuter Bus runs on the hour from 7 AM to Midnight. Cost is around $18 and the commuter stand is located in the baggage claim areas of each major airline. The Commuter will stop at the Sheraton Inn by reservation only. Phone: 1-800-488-7433. URL: http://www.umich.edu/~muto/commuter/commuter.html
• Sheraton Inn Shuttle. With advance notice, the Inn will transport you to and from the airport. Contact Beth Demkowski for assistance, or call the Sheraton Inn directly at 1-734-996-0600.
• There are taxis and limos waiting at the baggage claim areas of all major airlines.
• If you choose to rent a car, note that you will need a parking pass if you bring the vehicle to Campus. Even with a pass, parking is scarce. Contact Beth Demkowski for assistance.

Shuttle between Sheraton and Campus
• The Sheraton will provide a conference shuttle bus at 8:45 each morning and 18:30 each evening (12:30 on Saturday) with the following exceptions:
  Tuesday, 25-Aug, the 18:30 shuttle will only accommodate 6 people; the major shuttle will run following the Reception at 20:15.
  Wednesday, 26-Aug, the 18:30 shuttle will not be available. The only run will be after the Dinner, at 21:00.
• There is a taxi stand near the corner of State Street and South University Avenue, in front of the Michigan Union. The Sheraton can assist you in getting a taxi from the Inn.

Transportation from Ann Arbor to Chicago
• Amtrak Train. For reservations call 1-800-872-7245. You must call in advance to reserve a seat on the train. Service between Ann Arbor and Chicago for 29 and 30-Aug:

  Depart Ann Arbor 8:01 AM, Arrive Chicago 12:05 PM
  Depart Ann Arbor 11:48 AM, Arrive Chicago 15:42 PM
  Depart Ann Arbor 5:37 PM, Arrive Chicago 21:30 PM

• If you are driving to Chicago and willing to take passengers, or if you are interested in being a passenger, please contact Connie Bridges.
• If you are flying to Chicago, the shuttle and taxi options noted above are available to you for getting to the airport.

Address: 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Telephone: 1-734-996-0600.

Welcome Reception
University of Michigan Museum of Art

Starting at about 18:45 a guide will be available to those interested in a tour of the Museum.

The Museum of Art is located at the corner of South University Avenue and State Street, within easy walking distance from the conference.

At 20:15, a shuttle bus will be at the front of the Museum to meet those who wish to return to the Sheraton Inn. Taxis are available across the street from the Museum (in front of the Michigan Union Building).

Museum Address:
525 State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Museum Telephone:
1-734-764-0395

Conference Dinner
Michigan League

The Michigan League is located at the corner of North University Avenue and Fletcher Street, within easy walking distance from the conference. The dinner will be held in the Hussey Room, located on the second floor of the building. At 21:00, a shuttl e bus will be at the front of the Michigan League to meet those who wish to return to the Sheraton Inn.

Please RSVP to Connie Bridges as soon as possible, and be sure to let her know if you would prefer a vegetarian meal.

League Address:
911 North University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

League Telephone:
1-734-764-0446

Click on the map to see a more detailed map of the central campus.

For questions about the Reception or Dinner, please contact Connie Bridges.

For questions about hotel reservations, please contact Beth Demkowski.

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