Getting to the Lewis University Campus



The International Student Services will provide free transportation to new and returning international students at the start and end of each semester. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to campus at no cost.  Students are responsible for informing the Office of International Student Services (ISS) of their arrival/departure date and time at least two weeks in advance so we can be sure to have someone waiting for you at the airport when you arrive.  The driver will meet you at the baggage claim area and will be holding a Lewis University sign.

If a friend is meeting you, please be sure to pick a meeting place and stick to it.  Give an alternative just in case something goes wrong.  Two of the best meeting places are at the luggage carousel (where the luggage comes out), and outside the doors of the carousel (if your friend does not want to park and meet you inside).  

Please note that the luggage carousels also known as "baggage claim" at the airport are often far from the gate so follow the signs for "baggage claim."  Usually, the flights arrive on the second floor and the baggage pick up carousels are located on the 1st floor.

If, however,  you prefer to get to campus on your own, there are several options:

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Metra Train System

The Metra Train System connects the suburban cities with Chicago.  You may learn about the Metra on the internet web page:  www.metrarail.com/ .  It contains general information, schedule information, ticket information, maps, and fares.  It also has a link to "Travel Guide to Chicago Attractions," which describes the attractions you can find from the two Chicago train stations, the Union Station and the LaSalle Station.

There are three nearby train stations:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Lockport Train Station (13th Street and State Street)
  • Downer's Grove Station

You can find the routes of all these trains on the Metra web site www.metrarail.com/schedule.html .

  The fares from Chicago to Joliet or Lockport , are between $4.00 and $10.00 one-way.

Shuttle
For shuttle service to and from both O'Hare and Midway Airports, call Blue Bird Transportation at 1-800-851-0200 for reservations.  The fee for shuttle services from O'Hare and Midway is $37.00/van and $42.00/car for the first person and $7.00 for each additional passenger. Remember new and returning students can get a free ride from Lewis University at the beginning of each semester by contacting the ISS in advance!

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Taxi Service
Taxis are a convenient and safe means of transportation, but they are expensive.  If you want to take a taxi or need any information regarding taxi service, check the Yellow Pages in your telephone book or call: (815) 744-TAXI (8294)

Peoria Charter Coach Company Bus Service
You can use this service for pickups and drop-off airports. It will cost you less than a limousine or a taxi.

To/From O’Hare/Midway Airports (approximately $14 each way)
Pickup Points:

Louis Joliet Mall O’Hare Airport Midway  Airport
I-55& US-30
Joliet, IL
JC Penney Entrance		 1-Bus/Shuttle Center
2-Terminal # 5- lower level
outside door 5E at center curb.

Chicago, IL

 

For more information:

Call TOLL FREE NUMBER: (800) 448-0572 or (309) 662-6951
Bus Schedules: www.peoriacharter.com
E-mail: info@peoriacharter.com

Limousine Service
You can take a limousine to or from the airport or downtown Chicago.  In many cases, it will cost you less than a taxi.  Check the Yellow Pages in your telephone book.

  • TeleCab: (815) 726-8294

The cost for taking a Limousine from O’Hare or Midway one way to campus range from $45.00 to $55.00 depending upon the time of the day and number of people.

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