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Notice: Bus service will resume August 2026.
Bus 1M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 8:50 p.m. |
Panther Route (Point of Service)M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. |
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(On mobile? Scroll table to the right to see all stops!)
| MLK Jr. Union | Greek Court E. | 9th St. Lot | Andrews Hall | University Apts. N | University Apts. S. | Taylor / Coleman Halls | McAfee | Pemberton Hall | County Market | Downtown Square | Walmart | Aldi | Rec Center | Stevenson E-Lot / Groniger Arena | U-Court | Buzzard Hall / Tarble | Old Main | Textbook Rental | Thomas Hall | |
| Bus #1 (7:30 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.) |
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| Panther Route (7:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.) Stop times may vary |
:55 | :20 | :15 | :10 | :05 | :35 | :00 | :25 | :40 | :45 |
Bus 1Saturday & Sunday, 3-9 p.m. |
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| Union | Greek Court E | 9th St Lot | Andrews Hall | University Apts. N. | University Apts. S. | Taylor / Coleman Halls | McAfee | Pemberton Hall | County Market | Downtown Square | Walmart | Aldi |
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Fall 2026 (No routes on the following holidays)
Labor Day: Monday, September 7.
Thanksgiving Break: Regular service will end at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, and resume on Monday, Nov. 30.
Christmas Break: Regular service will end at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, and resume on Monday, Jan, 11, 2027.
All passengers may be required to display their EIU ID (Panther Card).
Drivers maintain the right to deny entry or ask an individual to leave the bus.
No smoking, alcohol, pets or bikes allowed on the bus.
No weapons allowed on the bus.
EIU is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Bus schedule may vary in unforeseen conditions. Delays are possible during winter weather, heavy traffic, or if only 1 bus is operating the route.
Driver may not stop if no passengers are present at stops or if the bus is full.
The front door of the bus is the only exit.
The bus will stop at designated stops. Please do not ask the driver to stop at a location that is not designated.
The shuttle schedule will change on holidays and during academic breaks.
7th & Grant
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 217-581-3212
Police Records & Administration: 217-581-3213
police@eiu.edu