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From Ohare Airport
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Cars leaving the airport exit to the east. Keep in the right lane to turn south on I-294. Stay on I-294 south some distance to I-88, also called the East-West Tollway. On I-88 go west toward Aurora several miles to the Naperville Road exit. Proceed north on Naperville Road past the Danada Shopping Center at Butterfield Road, and continue on to Roosevelt Road. Turn right (east) at Roosevelt Road and get into the left lane immediately for a quick left turn at Washington Street. A few blocks north on Washington, you'll cross the Chicago & Northwestern railroad tracks and approach the intersection of Washington and College at the southwest corner of campus.
From Midway Airport:
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Leaving the airport, turn north onto Cicero Avenue and proceed to the I-55 South on-ramp. Take I-55 South to I-355 North. Exit I-355 North at the Roosevelt Road exit and turn left (west). Take Roosevelt Road approximately 3 miles to Washington Street and turn right (north). Continue on Washington Street several blocks, cross the railroad tracks, and approach the stop sign at Washington and College on the southwest corner of campus.
From the south:
Approaching Chicago
from the southwest on I-55, just beyond Bolingbrook, take I-355 north. Exit at
Roosevelt Road to the west. Stay on Roosevelt through Glen Ellyn, past President
Street, to Washington Street where you'll turn right. A few blocks north you'll
cross the Chicago & Northwestern railroad tracks and approach the corner
of Washington and College. From the north:
If you are coming from eastern
Wisconsin, take I-94 into Illinois. Proceed south
on I-94 and follow the signs for I-294 south, past the O’Hare airport.
Continue on I-294 to
I-88 west. Take I-88 west to 355 North. Exit 355 at Roosevelt Rd west. Stay
on Roosevelt
through the town of Glen Ellyn; when you get to Wheaton, go past President
Street, to
Washington Street where you'll turn right (north) and go approximately 8 blocks
to campus.
From
the northwest:
Approaching Chicago from the northwest on I-90, turn south on I-355 at Schaumburg. A few miles south, exit west on Roosevelt Road. Stay on Roosevelt through Glen Ellyn, past President Street, to Washington Street where you'll turn right (north) several blocks to campus.
From the west:
Approaching Chicago from the west on I-88, exit at Winfied Road and go north
for about three miles until you reach Roosevelt Road. Turn right at Roosevelt
and travel another three miles into the city of Wheaton. Stay in the left
lane and when you pass Naperville Rd. be prepared to turn left (north) at
the first street on the left, Washington Street. Campus is a few blocks
ahead, just two short blocks across the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad tracks.
From the east:
East-west I-80/90 becomes I-80/94 as you cross from Indiana into Illinois and within a few miles picks up to I-294. Take I-294 north to I-88 at the Oak Brook (to Aurora) exit. Head west on I-88 for several miles to the Naperville Road exit. Go north on Naperville Road, cross Butterfield Road, and continue on to busy Roosevelt Road. At Roosevelt turn right one short block and make a left on Washington Street. Campus is a few blocks ahead, just over the railroad tracks.
Public transportation from Chicago:
Take the Metra Union Pacific West Line train from the Ogilvie Transportation Center, located at Madison St. & Canal St., (formerly known as the Chicago and Northwestern Station) and get off at the College Avenue stop. Walking one block west will put you at the eastern edge of campus.
Please note: We do not
suggest taking public transportation from either airport, as it takes twice
as long and involves multiple steps. If you are not able to drive from the
airport, we encourage you to contact a taxi company (listed immediately below)
for a more direct route instead.
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Taxi Company Information
When you contact the companies below, mention you are a guest of Wheaton College to qualify for any applicable discounts. Wheaton College does not endorse any specific taxi company.
- American Charter Coach
- Bill's Limo Dispatch: 800/851-0200, 630/961-5500
- West Suburban: 630/668-9600
- American Taxi: 630/790-8294
- Auto Ride Taxi: 630/834-3000
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