8 October 2015
MSU - Wharton Center
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Travel

The venue for 50 Years of Beam at MSU is the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing, Michigan.

Directions to the Wharton Center can be found here.

Below is information on air travel to the area, ground travel once you're there, and additional helpful tips for international delegates.

East Lansing is served by several major airports:

Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport

Taxi cabs are usually available upon arrival and there is a direct line inside the baggage claim to call for a taxi. It is about 10 miles from the airport to the Wharton Center The fare is about $20 USD.

Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at either of the following airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers: 
  1. National Car Rental 5001514 
  2. Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG

Detroit Metro Airport 

Michigan Flyer is an economical way to travel the 90 miles from the Detroit Metro Airport. The fare for the Michigan Flyer is about $35 USD. Visit the Michigan Flyer website to make reservations.

Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at either of the following airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers: 
  • National Car Rental 5001514 
  • Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG

Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids

Taxi cabs are always available upon arrival. You can get a traditional taxi right outside the arrival terminals. Luxury sedan transportation can be schedule prior to your arrival by calling Metro Cab at +1 (616) 827-6500. It is about 65 miles from the airport to the Wharton Center. The traditional taxi fare is about $125 USD and the luxury sedan fare is a flat rate of $144 USD.

Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at either of the following airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers: 
  • National Car Rental 5001514 
  • Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG

Flint's Bishop International Airport

A taxi cab can be reserved prior to your arrival by calling International Cab at +1 (810) 691-6396. It is about 45 miles from the airport to the Wharton Center. The fare is about $95 USD.

Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at either of the following airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers: 
  • National Car Rental 5001514 
  • Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG