Visitor Information

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Visitor Policy

Illinois Wesleyan University is deeply committed to providing a safe educational environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors. It is the policy of IWU to maintain an academic community which is open and accessible to our students, faculty, staff, local community, and invited guests. Members and guests must remember that the University is private property. Persons who violate University policies, regulations, or rules, or who pose a threat of harm or risk to the safety and security of the University community or property may be advised to leave and a trespass warning may be given. The University, consistent with applicable State law, retains the right to restrict access to University property due to safety concerns relating to our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

 

Bathrooms on Campus

View a map of all-gender restrooms. 

Wheelchair accessible restrooms can be found in the Memorial Center.

 

Hotels

View a listing of local hotels on the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website. 

 

Attractions

Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

Travel

• Airport
• Amtrak
• Bus Service from Chicago - Peoria Charter
• Bus Service - Greyhound
• Public Transit System

 

Driving Directions

Get directions on Google Maps

Campus Map

From Chicago, IL (Approximately 130 miles) Take I-55 South to Veterans Parkway South (Business 55 - exit #167). Proceed about 4 miles and turn right onto Route 9 (Pekin West exit). Travel about 2 miles to Park Street and turn right.  

From Madison, WI (Approximately 200 miles) Take I-39/90 South to Rockford, IL and continue on I-39 South. Turn onto Route 51 South (Business Exit #2) and turn left at the end of the ramp. Proceed about 6 miles to Emerson Street and turn left at the light. Turn right onto Franklin Street, left on Beecher Street, and then right on Park Street.

From Indianapolis, IN (Approximately 165 miles) Take I-74 West to Route 51 (North Business Exit #135). Travel about 2 miles to Veterans Parkway North (Business 55 Chicago) exit. Proceed about 3.5 miles, turn left onto Route 9 (Pekin West Exit). Travel about two miles to Park Street and turn right.

From Peoria, IL (Approximately 40 miles) Take I-74 East to I-55 North (Chicago Exit #127). Follow to Route 51 South (Business Exit #165A). Proceed about 3 miles to Emerson Street and turn left at the light. Turn right onto Franklin Street, left on Beecher Street, and then right on Park Street.

From St. Louis, MO (Approximately 160 miles) Take the Veterans Parkway exit (Exit #157A-B/I-55-BL N/I-74/US-51/Veterans Parkway/Decatur/Indianapolis), and proceed and take ramp to US-51 Br N/Main St/Chicago. Turn left (heading north) onto S. Main Street (US-51-BR N). At a corner where there is Walgreens and Kroger, turn right onto Emerson Street. Turn right onto Franklin Street, left on Beecher Street, and then right on Park Street.

Other Ways to Get Here

Getting to IWU is super easy. Take a train, plane, or bus!

 

 

Parking

All campus parking is free of charge. 

After 5 PM and on weekends, visitors may park in any campus lot. On weekdays between 8 AM - 5 PM, visitors should only park in designated visitor lots & parking spaces to avoid ticketing & towing. You will find parking lots on our interactive campus map  and our  printable campus map .