Directions and Parking - NIU Convocation
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NIU Convocation

Directions and Parking

Directions

From the West

From I-88: Exit onto Annie Glidden Road. From Annie Glidden Road, turn left (west) onto Lincoln Highway (Route 38) to the Convocation Center entrance.

From the East

From I-88: Exit onto Annie Glidden Road. From Annie Glidden Road, turn left (west) onto Lincoln Highway (Route 38) to the Convocation Center entrance.

From I-90: Exit onto Route 47 South. Take Route 38 West approximately 20 miles to the Convocation Center entrance.

From the South

From I-39: Exit I-39 to Route 38 East. Travel Route 38 East to the Convocation Center entrance.

From the North

From I-39: Exit I-39 to Route 38 East. Travel Route 38 to the Convocation Center entrance.

Maps

The Convocation Center is located on NIU's west campus, north of Lincoln Highway, south of the soccer fields and west of Huskie Stadium.

Parking

The Convocation Center has 3,000 parking spaces immediately surrounding it. No street parking or local parking is available. Some events require paid parking, please refer to the information regarding your specific event as to whether or not paid parking is required. 

Local transportation is also available through the Huskie Bus Line. During non-event times, Huskie Buses service Entrance 2. During events, the nearest stop is at Stevenson Towers South, immediately east of the Convocation Center. For Huskie Bus schedules, please call 815-758-6900.

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