Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Rail Travel
Consider Amtrak for Traveling to the Symposium
According to Mr. Michael Carr Sr., a former Division Commanders from 9CR, an economical and
relaxing way to travel to the Combined 9
th District Training
Symposium in Pontiac is by Amtrak. Mike even obtained a 10% discount for
Auxiliarist's who travel to Pontiac via Amtrak, and he also identified train
routes to Pontiac, Michigan.
To view the details of the discount view
CONV_LTR1 &
CONV_LTR2.
If you have over twenty people in your party, Amtrak will add another car and you can have
your own private car for your trip. Amtrak will require advanced notification of your plans.
Arrivals From the East
The Lake Shore Limited travels once a day from Schenectady, NY at 1931 in the evening, and stops in
several cities enroute before arriving in Toledo, OH at 0555 in the morning.
View the actual Amtrak schedule.
The Transportation Committee plans to take you by van to the Marriott in Pontiac, Michigan, shortly
after your arrival in Toledo. The drive will take about an hour and half. You
can expect to arrive at the Marriott around 0800.
We will post the schedule for Train Passenger pick-up on the Symposium web site around April first. It
will be based on the number of Transportation Requests we receive. And around
that time we will also post a phone number to call in case you need to make
contact with the Transportation Committee when you arrive.
Arrival from the West
The Wolverine leaves Chicago Union Station twice a day (0830 & 1215) and stops in several cities on
its way to Pontiac,
View the actual Amtrak schedule.
The Wolverine arrives in Pontiac twice a day at 1608 & 1944. Upon arrival in Pontiac, you may call the
Marriott front desk at (248) 253-9800 and they will send a shuttle for you or your party.
Departures to the East
The Transportation Committee will also return you to the Amtrak terminal in Toledo for your 0350 Sunday
morning departure. Be prepared to leave the Marriott in Pontiac, for Toledo, by 01:50 Sunday morning
so we can get you to the Toledo Train station by 0320.
Departure to the West
For your return trip to Chicago, arrangements for the shuttle to the Amtrak Station should be made in
advance with the front desk. The Wolverine departs twice a day for Chicago at
1105 & 1710 and arrives in Chicago at 1641 & 2238, respectively.
Air Travel
Oakland County Air Port (Pontiac)
Detroit Metropolitan Air Port (DTW)
Travel Planning Tip: Detroit Metro Airport is an hour away from the Marriott in Pontiac, so please keep this in mind when scheduling your flight arrival and departure times.
Arrivals
The Transportation Committee plans to take you by van to the Marriott in Pontiac, as soon we can
after your arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Air Port.
Our arrival schedule from DTW will start on Monday at 12:30 and end around 22:00. We expect to make between
four or five trips Monday. Thursday is another big arrival day and will start around 09:32
and run past 20:00 in the evening. We plan to make four or five trips Thursday also. If you cannot find a
driver in a working blue/ODU uniform after you pick up your luggage; you may call the (419) 344-0117 and
request assistance. Transportation schedules for your departure will be provided to you by your driver or
before you register at the hotel.
If you have a flight cancellation, please call Dick Martin at (586) 713-9465 and we will make every effort to accommodate your new arrival time and get you to the Marriott.
Departures
We know Sunday, April 19 will be a busy day for the transportation committee. It is very important you
complete a transportation request in advance; we don’t want to leave any one at the curb.
Automobile Travel
Google Map of Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint
If you require additional information or have any questions regarding the Transportation Committee, please
feel free to write:
Dick Martin, Transportation Committee Chairman
Very Respectfully,
Dick Martin
Chairman Transportation Committee
