Transportation
How to Get to Illinois State University
The Check-In location will be in the Hewett-Manchester Residence Halls located at
101 North Fell Avenue, Normal, Illinois 61761
Driving
Convenient option due to I-39, I-55, and I-74 providing direct access from major cities. Click on the address above to be taken to Google Maps
Free parking is available across the street from Manchester Hall, commuter lot (G67) on Locust Street.
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Directions to Parking Lot: 203 West Locust, Normal, Illinois
Beginning May 7, 2025, a state-issued ID or license must be REAL ID compliant. A passport may also be used.
Learn more here: https://www.tsa.gov/id
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Nearby Airports:
Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) - Located in Bloomington, IL
5 mi from Illinois State University
O’Hare International Airport (ORD) - Located in Chicago, IL
132 mi from Illinois State University via I-55 South
Traveling by Air
Traveling by Train
Easy transportation can be provided by Amtrak, with Uptown Station being walking distance from the Hewett-Manchester Residence Halls.
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More information: https://www.amtrak.com/stations/bnl
Transportation is $55/person round trip from the Chicago O'Hare (ORD) airport. Transportation is non-refundable.
Shuttle times are being finalized, as of now here are times to take into consideration:
Thursday: earliest shuttle will leave O’Hare around 10 a.m. and the last shuttle will leave O’Hare at 3 p.m.
Sunday: earliest shuttle to O’Hare is 4:30 a.m. and the last shuttle will leave campus at 11 a.m.
Free shuttles from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
