Maps and Directions
Conveniently Located
Connected to the City of Chicago and surrounding farm communities by commuter rail and major expressways, access to GSU is easy and direct. Amid 760 acres of prairie, GSU offers access to vital urban, teeming suburban, and vibrant country life.
By Train
Direct from Chicago's Millenium Park to University Park, Governors State is served by Metra's Electric rail line. Visitors disembark at the nearby University Park station. From there, it's less than a mile walk across our scenic campus to the main entrance. The university also provides shuttle bus service from the station to our front.
Visit Metra's website for rail schedules.
By Bus
Regional PACE busses serve the university on a regular basis, providing service to from surrounding communities and the University Park Metra station to the university's main entrance.
Visit the PACE website for full schedule details.
By Car
GSU can be reached conveniently from Interstate 57, Illinois Route 394, and US Route 30 and is only a 40 minute drive from Chicago and 35 minutes from Joliet, Kankakee, and Gary.
Full driving directions are available on the regional map below.
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