Elmhurst University is in Elmhurst, Illinois, and offers campus tours, visitor parking and a virtual tour for people who can’t visit in person. Elmhurst University is about a 15-minute drive from Hillside Manor Motel.
- Address: 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
- Getting there: by car or Metra commuter train, with Pace buses serving the western suburbs
- Campus-only tours: daily, with available times from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Getting to Elmhurst University from Hillside
You can reach Elmhurst University by car or Metra commuter train; Pace buses also serve the western suburbs.
Campus maps and visitor wayfinding
The campus map identifies visitor parking areas and the main campus landmarks, so it can help you orient yourself once you arrive.
Look for University Mall, Old Main, A.C. Buehler Library, Frick Center and Langhorst Stadium on the map. Visitor Parking and Admission Visitor Parking are marked separately. University parking is primarily for employees on university business and currently enrolled students, so use the designated visitor spaces when visiting campus.
The Elmhurst University campus map and wayfinding guide covers the marked locations in more detail. If you need help while on campus, the Office of Admission is on the first floor of Jean Koplin Memorial Hall.
The Department of Public Safety is in the lower level of Lehmann Hall and is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Tours, events, and visitor access
- Admission
- counselor information session
Elmhurst University offers campus-only tours, individual first-year appointments and programs for specific prospective-student groups.
Campus-only tours run daily, with times available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; select an available date and time through the campus visit portal. Individual first-year appointments and tours are also available, and counselor appointments can take place in person or by Zoom.
Preview Days are offered on select days for high school students who have not yet applied. They include a student-led tour and an admission-counselor information session. Prospective nursing students can register for Nursing Simulation Lab tours on select Thursdays throughout the year at the Health Sciences Building. Registration for these options is through the campus visit portal.
Groups arriving by bus are asked to arrange drop-off at Alumni Circle. Charter-bus groups should call 630-617-3400 on arrival; buses then park by the Brune Tennis Courts off Myrtle Avenue and Park Avenue.
Planning a campus visit
Choose a tour or appointment first, then check the campus map and confirm where your visit begins.
The university describes its grounds as a 48-acre arboretum with more than 800 trees and woody plants. Leave time to walk between your scheduled visit and the campus features you want to locate. If you can’t make it to campus, the university also offers a virtual campus tour.
Visitor parking is distinct from parking reserved mainly for employees and enrolled students. Remote lots have separate access rules: they are available to students, staff and faculty during fall and spring terms, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on days when classes are in session.
Before you go, check the official site for current tour availability, registration details and visitor parking guidance. O’Hare arrivals can use the ORD transportation to Hillside information to plan the airport leg of the trip.
FAQs
Where is Elmhurst University?
Its address is 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126.
Can you visit Elmhurst University without coming to campus?
Yes. The university offers a virtual campus tour.
Is visitor parking available?
Yes. The campus map marks designated Visitor Parking and Admission Visitor Parking areas.