Elmhurst University is at the heart of metropolitan Chicago, just 30 minutes from downtown, and is easy to access by air, train, car, or public transit.
The below information will help when planning travel to Elmhurst University from local airports and around the area.
Local Airports Near Elmhurst University
- O’Hare International Airport is six miles northeast of the University (most students arrive via O’Hare)
- Chicago Midway International Airport is located 20 miles southeast of the University.
Driving from Local Areas to Elmhurst University
- From the North
- Take Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) south
- Exit at 1-290 West, Ill. 64-North Avenue
- Exit again immediately at Ill. 64-North Avenue
- Go west 1.5 miles to Maple Avenue, turn left
- Follow Maple Avenue one-half mile across railroad tracks to Alexander Boulevard
- Turn right at Alexander, then right into the campus parking lot
- From the South
- Take Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) north
- Travel past the Cermak Road plaza
- Follow signs for I-290 West to Ill.64 (North Avenue)
- Go north on I-290 to St. Charles Road
- Travel west on St. Charles past York Road to Prospect
- Turn right onto Prospect for two long blocks to Alexander Boulevard
- Turn left, then right into the parking lot
- From the East
- Take Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) west
- Follow signs for I-290 West-Rockford
- Exit at westbound St. Charles Road, just west of I-294
- Travel west on St. Charles past York Road to Prospect
- Turn right onto Prospect for two long blocks to Alexander Boulevard
- Turn left, then right into the parking lot
- From the West
- Take Interstate 88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) east
- Travel past the Oak Brook exit to Interstate 294
- Exit at York Road
- Travel north on York to St. Charles Road, turn left
- Travel west on St. Charles to Prospect Avenue
- Turn right onto Prospect for two long blocks to Alexander Boulevard
- Turn left, then right into the parking lot
Local Public Transportation
Elmhurst University is easily accessible by the below methods of public transportation. Metra commuter trains to downtown Chicago stop a few blocks from campus, and Pace buses provide service throughout the western suburbs.
- Union Pacific West Metra (train)
Other Transportation Options
- Local Taxi Services
- 303 Taxi: Dial (630) 368-0303 to book
- American: Dial (630) 920-9480 to book
- Universal: Dial (630) 617-5400 to book
- Rideshare Services
For additional transportation information please refer to the City of Elmhurst Transportation page.
Elmhurst University Maps
Use the below maps to help navigate campus.