Airport

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the primary air transportation facility serving Grand Rapids and the entire West Michigan region. Located within Michigan's second largest metropolitan area, the airport provides a full range of air transportation services. The airport is about 18 miles from the Conference site, the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

For Passenger airlines and destinations currently serving Gerald R. Ford International Airport,   click here.

Shuttle Services

Air Porter provides shuttle service between Gerald R. Ford International Airport and the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The cost is $15.00 one way or $25.00 round trip per person. The shuttles operate every half-hour from 7:00am - 9:30pm, every 30 minutes, seven days a week.

For shuttle tickets and information, call 877-397-4377 or click here

Shuttles stop at the marked shelter in the commercial lane across from exit 3 of the passenger terminal facility at the airport. Tickets for the Air Porter are available on the shuttle.

Rental Car at the Airport

Rental car agencies are located at the far end of the airport's east ticketing wing. Rental car ready and return spaces are located within walking distance of the passenger terminal building.

Alamo/National Car Rental800-277-7368
Avis Rent-A-Car800-230-4898
Enterprise Rent-A-Car800-736-8222
Hertz Rent-A-Car800-654-3131

Rental Car at the Hotel

Hertz Rent-A-Car is on property of the Amway Grand Hotel. It’s open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hotel Parking for registered hotel guests is: $14 per night for self-parking & $22 per night for valet parking (24-hour in-and-out privileges)