31 May 2016 to 17 June 2016
US/Eastern timezone

Accommodations and Travel Logistics

East Lansing is served by several major airports:

Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport can be found at http://www.flylansing.com
  1. 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 Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites. The fare is about $20 USD.
  2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
    National Car Rental 5001514
    Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG
Detroit Metro Airport can be found at http://www.metroairport.com
  1. Michigan Flyer is an economical way to travel the 90 miles from the airport. The fare for the Michigan Flyer is $30 USD for a one-way
    trip and $50 for a round trip fare. Reservations for the Michigan Flyer can be made here: http://www.michiganflyer.com/.
  2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
    National Car Rental 5001514
    Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG
Gerald R. Ford International Airport can be found at http://www.grr.org
  1. 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 Kellogg Hotel
    and Conference Center. The traditional taxi fare is about $125 USD and the luxury sedan fare is a flat rate of $144 USD.
  2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
    National Car Rental 5001514
    Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG
Bishop International Airport can be found at http://www.bishopairport.org
  1. 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 Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites. The fare is about $95 USD.
  2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
    National Car Rental 5001514
    Enterprise Car Rental XZ15N09 Pin: BIG
FRIB has arranged for a room block at a special meeting rate at the following hotel those wishing to make their own lodging reservations.
TownePlace Suites East Lansing, 2855 Hannah Boulevard  East Lansing  Michigan  48823  USA 


extended stay hotel east lansing
TownePlace Suites East Lansing
2855 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
Telephone: + 1 (517) 203-1000


A block of rooms has been reserved for 31 May 2016 – 13 June 2016 at a special rate of $96 USD per night. Room reservations can be made by
calling +1 517-203-1000 and should be made before 29 April 2016 in order to guarantee rooms at these rates.  Be sure to mention the group
name MSU-FRIB ICNT to secure the special rate of $96 USD per night. (Note: May 30, 2016 is Memorial Day)




Participants granted local lodging support will be staying at:
Residence Inn East Lansing, 2841 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing Michigan 48823 USA



Residence Inn East Lansing
2841 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
Telephone: + 1 (517) 657-2875

Reservtions will be made on your behalf and you will receive a confirmtion email which will include your reservation number.


NOTE: FRIB does not contract with third-party vendors to arrange airfare or lodging on our behalf. Please be careful with all personal information.

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