Getting Here

From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Approx. 13 miles):

Head northeast on John Dingell Drive toward East Service Road, then stay straight to go onto Merriman Road. Merge onto I-94 East toward Detroit. Take the M-39 exit, number 204, toward Southfield FWY, merge onto M-39/Southfield FWY NORTH via exit on the left. Take the US-12 exit, number 6, toward Michigan Ave. Merge onto Michigan Ave/US-12 WEST, then veer slightly right onto Evergreen Road, then right again onto Valley View Drive. Make a right onto Town Center Drive and approach hotel.

The taxi fare between Detroit Airport and the Hyatt is approximately $40.00 plus tip, one way.

Driving from the West:

Take I-94 East to Southfield FWY/M-39 NORTH. Proceed north to Michigan Ave West. Stay on Michigan Ave Westbound, then turn right at Evergreen Rd, then right into Fairlane Town Center and right again at stop sign. Hotel is across from Sears on right.

Driving from the South:

Take I-75 North to exit 41 - Southfield Road exit. Turn left at the light, then follow M-39 Southfield FWY North to Michigan Ave.WEST. Take Michigan Ave. West to the first street, Evergreen, and turn right. Turn right into the Fairlane Town Center, and right again at the stop sign. The Hyatt Regency is on your right just shortly past that stop sign.

The major I-75 rebuilding project between Monroe and Detroit was pretty well completed as of July, 2009, so that roadblock essentially has been cleared -- with, of course, the possibility of further work. You now can continue north on I-75  north to the Exit 41 - Southfield Road exit and take M-39 to Dearborn.

Driving from the North:

Take I-75 South to I-696 West to Southfield Road/FWY South/M-39. Exit at Michigan Ave West. Turn right at Evergreen Rd, then right into Fairlane Town Center and again at stop sign. The Hyatt Regency is on your right just shortly past that stop sign.

Driving from the Northwest:

Take I-96 East to Southfield FWY/M-39 South to Michigan Avenue West. Turn right at Evergreen Rd, then right into Fairlane Town Center and again at stop sign. The Hyatt Regency is on your right just shortly past that stop sign.

Driving from the East:

Take I-75 north to the Exit 41 - Southfield Road exit and take M-39 to Dearborn. Turn onto Michigan Ave. WEST. Stay to the right, then turn right into the Fairlane Town Center. Turn right at the stop sign. The Hyatt Regency is on your right just shortly past that stop sign.

By Amtrak

Amtrak's Wolverine Service operates between Dearborn and Chicago Union Station three (3) times a day in each direction. Please check the Amtrak web site for schedules and fares. The Hyatt is a short taxi ride from/to Dearborn Station.

Those members and guests who are coming from the east can ride either the Amtrak Lake Shore Limited or Capitol Limited to Toledo from where Amtrak runs a connecting bus to Dearborn. Please check the Amtrak web site for schedules and fares. The Hyatt is a short taxi ride from/to Dearborn Station. By using Toledo and the bus, you can avoid the backhaul and change in Chicago. You also could rent a car in Toledo for the 1-hour drive to Dearborn.

Shortcutting Across Canada:

For those members and guests who are coming from New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and the Northeast and who may want to shortcut across Canada from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Detroit, please be aware that as of June 1, 2009, each person must have a valid  Passport, Passport Card, enhanced drivers license, or a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST Trusted Traveler Program Card to re-enter the United States. No proper documentation, no re-entry!

For more information about the documentation requirements, please visit the U.S. Customs and Border Inspection web site.

You may encounter considerable U.S. Customs and Immigration delays at the border crossing points at Detroit/Windsor, Port Huron/Sarnia, Buffalo/Fort Erie. and Niagara Falls N.Y./Ontario, and should expect delays on the Ambassador Bridge and I-75 at Detroit.

Please be aware that if you have a "dirty" driving record in the U.S. (i.e.: moving violations or a d.u.i., in the past 4 years) you very likely will be denied entrance into Canada. Canadian Customs and the Ontario Provincial Police have instant access to U.S. driving records, and they strictly enforce the ban on "bad" drivers. If you are in this category, please  take I-90/I-80 west to Toledo, I-280 north from Toledo to I-75, and I-75 north to Dearborn to avoid problems at the border.

Please also be aware that if you have a "concealed carry" permit for firearms in your home state, you may encounter large problems at the Canadian Customs posts because Canada does not recognize these permits. Leaving your firearms at home could help to make things a little easier at the border crossing; however, we wanted to make you aware of this situation.

Heads Up!

The state police, county sheriffs, and local police in Michigan all use unmarked cruisers -- and the state police again are using motorcycle "wolf packs" on the Interstates. Police cars and motorcycles will show up anyplace at any time. Please be on your best diving behavior while in Michigan so that your trip to our Annual Meeting will not include an unwelcome visit to some local court.