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Eastern Illinois University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Indianapolis International Airport, located in Indianapolis, IN, at a distance of 102 miles from the city center of Charleston, IL.

 

Getting around in Charleston, IL

Car

 

If you plan to get to Charleston by car, from Indianapolis International Airport, the best choice is by I-70 W. The entire trip can be made in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

 

Driving directions from Indianapolis International Airport to Charleston, IL: start by heading northwest on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, toward Haueisen Road. Make a Slight left onto the ramp to I-70 W. Keep right at the fork to continue toward I-70 W. Keep left at the fork, following the signs for I-70 W/St Louis, merge onto I-70 W and enter Illinois. Take exit 129 for IL-49, and turn right at IL-49 N. Turn left at E Lincoln Street and continue onto Co Rd 2100 N. Proceed onto E Co Rd 500 N/Westfield Road, and continue to follow Westfield Road. Turn right at IL-130 N and left at Madison Avenue.

 

Public Transportation

 

Mattoon, IL, located at a distance of just 10 miles, west of Charleston, IL, connects the area with bus and rail service, to Carbondale, Chicago and New Orleans.

 

Taxi

 

The taxi service, in Charleston is known as the H&H Shuttles, which do not represent the most convenient way to get around in the city. The fares are not exactly cheap and, because you have to call in order to use their services, you might end up waiting for more than 30 minutes for them to arrive. If you need to get to the Amtrak Station, in Mattoon, prepare yourself to draw up to $25 from you pocket.

 

How to get to Eastern Illinois University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From Indianapolis International Airport: Head northwest on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, toward Haueisen Road. Make a slight left onto the ramp to I-70 W and keep right at the fork to continue toward I-70 W. Keep left at the fork, following the signs for I-70 W/St Louis, and merge onto I-70 W. Take exit 129 for IL-49 and turn right at IL-49 N. Turn left at E Lincoln Street and continue onto Co Rd 2100 N. Continue onto E Co Rd 500 N/Westfield Road and turn right at IL-130 N. Turn left at W Lincoln Avenue and Make a U-turn at 6th Street. EIU Campus will be on the right.