海角社区

Chicago Bus Service

2026-2027

Trip Dates

Thanksgiving Break

• Departs EIU: November 20, 2026
• Returns to EIU: November 29, 2026

Winter Break

• Departs EIU: December 18, 2026
• Returns to EIU: January 9, 2027

Spring Break

• Departs EIU: March 12, 2027
• Returns to EIU: March 21, 2027

Cost

Round-Trip: $135
Cash or credit card in person at the Ticket Office in the MLK Jr. Union or .

Departure from EIU

Location: MLK Jr. University Union
Corner of 7th Street and Grant Avenue

Loading Time: 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Departs: 3:00 p.m. sharp

Please arrive early. The bus will leave promptly at 3:00 p.m.

Drop-Off Locations: Charleston to Chicago Area

Matteson: 6:05 p.m.

500 Holiday Plaza Drive
Bus stops near the center of the north parking lot (hotel).

Chicago Ridge: 6:40 p.m.

444 Chicago Ridge Mall Drive
Bus stops in the outer lot north side towards 95th st.

Oakbrook: 7:00 p.m.

100 Oakbrook Center
Bus stops in Lot 4 (nearest to 22nd Street) by the Section E sign.

Woodfield (Schaumburg): 7:30 p.m.

1775 E Golf Road
Bus stops in Lot J (closest to Golf Road), Shake Shack.

Northbrook: 8:15 p.m.

2171 Northbrook Court Drive
Bus stops at the Nortran bus stop on the south side of the mall near Neiman Marcus.

Old Orchard (Skokie): 8:40 p.m.

9933 Lawler Avenue
Bus stops at parking lot near Skokie Foot and Ankle Specialist – Dr. Steven Miller / across the street from Estée Lauder

Pick Up Times: Chicago Area to Charleston

• Old Orchard: 10:10 a.m.

• Northbrook: 10:30 a.m.

• Woodfield: 11:10 a.m.

• Oakbrook: 11:40 a.m.

• Chicago Ridge: 12:20 p.m.

• Matteson: 12:50 p.m.

Arrives at MLK Jr. University Union at 3:30 p.m.

Questions?

Ticket Office
217-581-5122 | asrutledge@eiu.edu

Bus service provider: