Travel to Grand Rapids
- Plane: Calvin is a 15-minute drive from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), with convenient ground transportation options to campus or your hotel.
- Car: Grand Rapids is a short drive away from most big midwestern cities: roughly 2.5 hours from Detroit, 3 hours from Chicago, 5.5 hours from Columbus, 5 hours from Indianapolis, and 6.5 hours from Toronto.
- Bus: Greyhound and Indian Trails buses provide long-distance and interstate service. The Rapid offers local bus transportation, with a stop conveniently located right at the entrance to Calvin's campus.
- Train: Calvin is 15 minutes from Grand Rapids' Vernon J. Ehlers Amtrak Train Station, offering round trips to Chicago daily.
Lodging
The Prince Conference Center on Calvin's campus offers convenient rooms with complimentary breakfast for overnight guests. Make a reservation at the deeply-discounted conference rate (while supplies last).
Other nearby hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East, less than one mile away, and the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, less than four miles away.
Local Transportation
- Airport transportation: view convenient ground transportation options from the GRR airport, including car rental and hotel shuttles.
- Rideshare: Both Lyft and Uber operate in Grand Rapids.
- Taxi: Metro Cab Grand Rapids , 616-827-6500. If you wish to call a taxi, you may encounter a wait of 30 to 45 minutes.
- City bus: The Rapid offers local bus transportation, with a stop conveniently located at the entrance to Calvin's campus.
Transportation between airports, hotels, and campus must be arranged by the attendee. If are staying at an off-campus hotel, check whether it provides shuttle services between Grand Rapids’ airport, the hotel, and Calvin University.
Campus Map and Parking
Campus address: 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4388
Limited parking will be available on campus, with overflow parking options also available. Parking and on-campus shuttle information will be shared in September.
Campus Accessibility Map (PDF)
Meals and Activities
Meals are not included in registration, but there are lunch and refreshment breaks between sessions. There is a box lunch option for Friday that can be purchased ahead of time. Add this option when you register.
Explore restaurants and things to do around Grand Rapids at experiencegr.com