Directions to Campus
Western Illinois University's residential campus is located
in Macomb, Illinois, at the hub of Highways 67 (north-south) and 136 (east-west).
- From the Chicago area: Travel west on I-88 or I-80.
- On I-88W, take exit #1A to I-74 east to Peoria.
- On I-80 W, take exit I-74 east to Peoria.
- On I-74 east, exit #46A to U.S. 34 west to Galesburg/Monmouth.
- At Monmouth, take Highway 67 south, 30 miles to Macomb.
- Amtrak provides swift, affordable rail service from Chicago to
Macomb with nine stops en route.
- From St. Louis and other points south: Follow Highway
67 north to Macomb
- From Eastern Illinois: Find the most convenient route
to Highway 136 and travel west to Macomb.
Approximate travel times:
Bloomington/Normal |
2 hours |
Ft. Madison, IA |
1 hour |
Burlington, IA |
1 hour |
Keokuk, IA |
1 hour |
Carbondale |
5 hours |
Peoria |
1.5 hours |
Campaign/Urbana |
2.5 hours |
Quad Cities |
1.5 hours |
Chicago |
4 hours |
Quincy |
1.25 hours |
Chicago North Suburbs |
4.5 hours |
Springfield |
1.5 hours |
Chicago South/West Suburbs |
3.5 hours |
St. Louis, MO |
3 hours |
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