Travel Information

Directions

By Air

The nearest airport to the conference venue is Traverse City's Cherry Capital airport. There are daily direct flights from major cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, Cincinnati, Dallas and Detroit.

Airport Shuttle

Grand Traverse Resort operates an airport shuttle service to and from Traverse City Airport. To arrange the shuttle, guests need to book in advance via the resort bell service. They can be reached at 800 748 0303 ext. 6420.

By Car

From Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport:
As you exit the airport turn left on South Airport Road and continue until it comes to an end at 3 Mile Road. Turn left on 3 Mile Road to the light at US-31. Turn right on US-31 and go north approximately 10 minutes to the intersection of US-31and M-72. Continue through the light and the resort will be on the right side of the highway

From Lansing:
Take route 27 north to exit 254 this exit will turn into M-72. Go west on M-72 approx. 35-40 miles. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

From Chicago and Milwaukee:
Take I-94 east through Indiana into Michigan. Exit on I-196 (north of Benton Harbor/St. Joseph) to Grand Rapids. Go north on US-131 until you reach M-72 in Kalkaska. Go west on M-72 approx. 15 miles to Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

From Cleveland and Detroit:
Take I-75 north through Saginaw, until you reach M-72. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approx. 30-35 miles through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.

For driving directions, the hotel address is:

100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
Acme, MI 49610

IEEE Student Travel Grant Information

A limited number of travel grants, up to $750, are available to encourage students who are IEEE members to attend ICOPS. Applicants should submit the following information by 28 February 2006.

Copy of submitted abstract
IEEE membership number
Social security number (for US participants only)
Proposed travel budget to the conference (cost sharing with other students is encouraged)
Two letters of recommendation, one of which is from the student's advisor, stating the importance of the research to be presented