Directions
Directions to Aquinas College
| Maps (pdf): |
| From the North and South | From the West | From Chicago | From the East |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | Amtrak | Greyhound |
From the North and South
Take US-131 to the I-196* (Gerald R. Ford Expressway) East exit.
Follow I-196 and exit at Fuller Ave.
Turn right (south) on Fuller Ave. and drive to Fulton Street.
Turn left. Follow Fulton Street to Aquinas College Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center.
Turn right into the parking lot off of Fulton Street.
For the Admissions Office, continue past the main entrance and turn right into the Hruby Hall parking lot.
From the West
Drive to either US-131 or I-196 and follow the directions found under "From the North and South."
From Chicago
Take I-94 to Michigan and exit onto I-196 in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area. Follow directions found under "From the North and South."
From the East
Take I-96 to the Cascade Road West exit (Exit 40).
Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles
Turn left on Fulton St.
Just after the traffic light at Fulton and Plymouth, turn left into the Hruby Hall parking lot for the Admissions Office. For the main entrance to the College, continue past Hruby Hall Admissions and turn left into the Aquinas College Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center parking lot off of Fulton Street.
PLEASE NOTE: *I-96 and I-196 are two different expressways in the Grand Rapids Area.
Buildings
Admissions Office
The AQ Admissions office is located just inside the main entrance of Hruby Hall. (East of the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center at 1760 Fulton St. SE. Just look for the green awning!) Hruby Hall has free parking available.
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center and Alksnis Athletics & Recreation Building
The Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center is located at the main entrance to campus off of Fulton St. Please type this address into your GPS device: 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.
Wege Student Center
The Wege Student Center is located adjacent to the Academic Building. Please enter off of Fulton next to the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center. See the Campus Map for further detail. When visiting for AQDays that begin in Wege Center, please put the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center address into your GPS device: 1580 Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Holmdene
Holmdene is located in the center of campus. It is accessible from both Fulton Street and Robinson Road. See the Campus Map for further detail.
Library
The Grace Hauenstein Library is located off of Woodward Ave., which is accessible from both Fulton Street and Robinson Road. See the Campus Map for further detail.
Transportation Alternatives
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
http://www.grr.org/
As you leave the airport, turn north/right on Patterson Ave.
At 28th Street, turn east/right to I-96 West.
Take the Cascade Road West exit (40A).
Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles until it merges with Fulton Street.
Veer left. Our Fulton St. entrance is only a few blocks away, on your left.
Airport Limo
http://www.airportlimo.com
Ground transportation services between the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Aquinas College. Visit www.airportlimo.com or call (877) APT-LIMO (278-5466) for more information.
Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com/stations/grr.html
Located on the corner of Market Ave. and Wealthy St.
Go north/right on Market to Fulton St. then turn east/right.
Our Fulton Street entrance is just over one mile away, on your right.
Amtrak offers buy one ticket get one free for high school juniors and seniors.
Visit the Amtrak Web site for more details.
Greyhound
http://www.greyhound.com/
Located at 190 Wealthy St. S.W.
Go east/right on Wealthy St. to Division Ave. and turn north/left.
At Fulton St. turn east/right.
Our Fulton St. entrance is only about one mile away, on your right.
Hotel Information
| Downtown/North: | |
| Amway Grand Plaza Hotel-Downtown* Pearl at Monroe (616) 774-2000 (800) 253-3590 http://www.amwaygrand.com |
Holiday Inn Hotel -Downtown* 310 Pearl St. N.W. (616) 235-7611 (800) 325-2525 http://www.holidayinn.com |
| Riverfront Hotel 270 Ann St. N.W. (855) 344-6835 http://www.ontherivergr.com |
Country Inn and Suites*,**
3251 Deposit Dr. NE (I-96 & East Beltline) |
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North |
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids North |
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Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North |
Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North** US 131 and West River Road Across from Fifth Third Ball Park (616) 785-7899 |
| Southeast: | |
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Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites** |
Clarion Inn & Suites - Grand Rapids 4981 28th St. S.E. (616) 956-9304 (800) 426-7866 http://www.clarionhotel.com |
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Comfort Inn Grand Rapids** |
Country Inn & Suites** |
| Country Inn & Suites South** 2725 Buchanan Ave (616) 246-6612 http://www.countryinns.com |
Doubletree by Hilton Grand Rapids |
| Hilton-Airport** 4747 28th St. S.E. (616) 957-0100 (877) 944-5866 http://www.hilton.com |
Crowne Plaza |
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Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport** |
Holiday Inn Express Airport** |
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Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South** |
Ramada Inn** 3333 28th Street SE (616)949-9222 http://www.ramadaplazagr.com |
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Sleep Inn** |
SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Grand Rapids Airport** |
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Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids-Kentwood** |
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*Closest to Aquinas College
**Aquinas Discount Available