The Elmhurst University map resources help you find campus destinations and understand visitor parking before you arrive.
- Map resources: campus map, bird’s-eye map and parking information are linked from the university’s Maps and Directions page.
- Campus address: 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126.
- Visitor parking: the university identifies specially designated parking for campus visitors.
- Nearby transit: the campus is two blocks from the Union Pacific West Metra station.
Find the official Elmhurst University map
The university’s Maps and Directions page is the starting point for its campus map, bird’s-eye map and parking information. Use the campus map to orient yourself, then check the parking information separately if you are driving; the university provides dedicated visitor parking details.
For broader trip planning, the university’s listed address is 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126. Its campus is two blocks from the Union Pacific West Metra station. For more arrival and day-planning details, see this guide to visiting Elmhurst University.
Locate your campus destination
The campus map and bird’s-eye map are the university’s official tools for orienting yourself among campus destinations. Open the maps before setting out so you can identify your destination and choose an approach that makes sense for your visit.
Elmhurst describes its campus as 48 acres and an arboretum established in 1966. If you are arriving from the airport, the university says O’Hare International Airport is six miles northeast of campus; you can also read about ORD airport transportation to Hillside when planning the wider journey.
Visitor parking and campus entrances
Elmhurst University designates visitor parking, while its university lots are provided primarily for employees on university business and currently enrolled students. The group-visit page identifies the main campus parking lot as 239 Alexander Boulevard.
If you are visiting as a guest, the university says your host can request a free temporary parking permit from Public Safety.
The host needs to provide your name, cell phone number, vehicle make, model, license plate, year and color. Guest parking is limited to 72 hours in a week, and permits are issued for a maximum of three days.
For group visits arriving by bus, drivers should drop visitors at Alumni Circle; campus can be entered between Koplin Hall and Daniels Hall. Charter bus groups should call 630-617-3400 on arrival for assistance. Buses can park by the Brune Tennis Courts off Myrtle Avenue and Park Avenue.
Plan an on-campus route
To keep your arrival straightforward, check your destination on the university maps, confirm parking arrangements, then use the campus map to orient yourself after you arrive. The campus is two blocks from the Union Pacific West Metra station, which gives you a nearby rail reference point when planning an approach.
Hillside Manor Motel is about 85 minutes on foot or about 15 minutes by car from Elmhurst University, so use the travel time to plan your approach. Before you go, check the official site for current maps, parking details and visitor instructions.
FAQs
Where can you find the Elmhurst University campus map?
The university’s Maps and Directions page links to its campus map, bird’s-eye map and parking information.
What is the address of Elmhurst University?
The listed address is 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126.
Is visitor parking available at Elmhurst University?
The university identifies specially designated visitor parking. Guests may also ask their host about a free temporary permit from Public Safety.
How close is Elmhurst University to the Union Pacific West Metra station?
The university says its campus is two blocks from the station.