Getting to Campus

Airport Information

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW, aka Metro-Wayne County) is the closest airport servicing all major airline carriers domestically and internationally. It is located approximately 25 miles east of Ann Arbor.

Taxis, shuttles, and rental car agencies are available. All forms of transportation accept cash or credit cards. Driving time to Ann Arbor from the Detroit Metro Airport is approximately 30-40 minutes.

SelectRide provides transportation between the airport and Ann Arbor. SelectRide can be reached at (734)663-8898 or toll free (866)663-8898. The cost for this shared ride shuttle service is $22 per person per one-way trip. Please allow up to 3-hours of travel time before you reach Detroit Metro Airport. On-line reservations (http://www.selectride.com) must be received 48-hours in advance. Telephone reservations must also be made 48-hours in advance of service date.

Commuter Airport Services can also be of assistance. $40 charge door-to-door service to the Metro Airport. They can be reached at (734) 327-0777.

If you choose to take a taxi the Ann Arbor Yellow Cab is the area's largest and newest fleet. Ann Arbor Yellow Cab can be contacted at (734) 663-3355 (taxi fare approximately $45 one-way).

Other local taxi services: Dave's Metro - (734) 516-4040 ($39 one way), Blue Cab - (734) 547-2222 ($39 one way), Ann Arbor Airport Service - (734) 320-9007 ($30 one way), Metro Taxi - (734) 482-8773 ($35 one way), Airport Transportation Service - (734) 930-0600 ($40 one way).

Driving Directions

Mapquest provides excellent driving directions. Please use the contact address if you use the web service.

I-94 (Ford Freeway)
From Detroit (heading West)
Take I-94 West to the State Street exit (Exit 177). Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area.

From Chicago (heading East)

Take I-94 East to the State Street exit (Exit 177). Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area.

I-75/US-23
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 Blvd and Washtenaw 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 St. and continue two blocks to the central campus area.

From Northern MI (heading South)

Take I-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 and continue down William Street until it ends at State St. and the central campus area.

I-275/I-696 (W.P. Ruether Freeway)
From Northwest Suburbs

Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow the M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, which is called "Downtown Ann Arbor", this will become Main St. Follow Main St. to William St. Take a left on William and follow until it ends at State Street and the central campus area.

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, which is marked "Downtown Ann Arbor"; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Turn left on William Street and follow it until it ends at State St. and the central campus area.

From Lansing

Take I-96 East 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 St. and continue down William Street until it ends at State St. and the central campus area.

While On Campus

To Get to Randall Labs or the Chem Building

The following map shows our location on campus. We are located on Central Campus about a minute's walk away from the CC Little bus stop.




Directions to CUOS (North Campus)


The University runs a bus service between north central and south campuses. Bus route maps are provided here.

FOCUS Contact Information Professor Chris Monroe, Director,Randall Laboratory,University of Michigan,500 East University Ave.,Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1120 Phone: (734) 764-8459, Fax: (734) 764-5153 email:mamurn@umich.edu