Travelling & Reaching

Event Details

• Event: MODELS 2025, hybrid (in-person & virtual)
• Dates: October 5–10, 2025
• In-person venue: Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
• Conference building: DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH), GVSU Health Campus
• Location: Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile; 333 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

1. Getting to Grand Rapids / GVSU Health Campus (DCIH)

By Air

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

• Closest regional airport — roughly 25-30 minutes by car to campus

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) or Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

• Major hubs — typically a 2 hour drive (from DTW) or connecting flight to GRR
• UberX ride: estimated cost around $218
• UberXL (for larger groups): around $268
• Other transportation options:
• Metro Cab Michigan
• Metro Cars
• These options are available at the DTW airport when you arrive

From any airport: Take a taxi, ride-share, or rent a car to reach GVSU.

By Car / Shuttle

• Major highways: I-96, US-131 serve Grand Rapids
• GPS destination: Set to “DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health” or “Medical Mile, Grand Rapids” for direct navigation
• Ride-share and taxi services from GRR airport to GVSU/Grand Rapids downtown are available through local providers at the GRR airport

By Public Transit

• Grand Rapids’ local bus system: “The Rapid” runs through Medical Mile
• Campus shuttles: Run to the Health Campus—check GVSU’s transportation pages
• Laker Line

2. On-Campus: Getting to DCIH

• Located on GVSU’s Health Campus along the Medical Mile
• The DCIH building is highly identifiable and accessible
• Most attendees will likely disembark nearby and walk a short distance or use local shuttles

3. Accessibility & Support

• The DCIH is a modern, accessible building with mobility considerations and ample space
• For accessibility needs (mobility, hearing, dietary, etc.), attendees should contact the conference organizers (email to be confirmed)