Getting to El Centro
Northeastern Illinois University El Centro is in close proximity to main roads, the expressway and public transportation. It is located at 3390 North Avondale Avenue, less than three miles south of Northeastern’s Main Campus. El Centro is just west of Kimball Avenue and adjacent to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), making it easy to access from all parts of the city.
By Chicago Public Transit (CTA)
El Centro is accessible via the following bus routes: Kimball (82), Addison (152) and Belmont (77). It is walking distance from the Belmont Blue Line station.
By Car
From the North: Drive south on Kimball Avenue and turn right onto Avondale Avenue.
From the East: Drive west on Belmont Avenue and turn right onto Kimball Avenue. Proceed northbound for a short distance and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From the South: Drive north on Kimball Avenue and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From the West: Drive east on Belmont Avenue and turn left onto Kimball Avenue. Proceed northbound for a short distance and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From O’Hare International Airport: Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90E) east to the Kimball exit and turn left onto Kimball Avenue. Proceed northbound for a short distance and turn left onto Avondale Avenue.
From Chicago’s Loop: Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94W) northwest to the Kimball exit. Merge onto Avondale Avenue.
