Chicago Bus Service

Spring Break 2026

Trip Dates

• Departs EIU: March 13, 2026
• Returns to EIU: March 22, 2026

Cost

Round-Trip: $120
Cash or credit card in person at the Ticket Office in the MLK Jr. Union or purchase online.

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.

March 13 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.

Chicago Ridge: 6:40 p.m.

444 Chicago Ridge Mall Drive
Bus stops in the outer lot north of Sears Auto.

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), east of the Firestone Tire store.

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 in the parking lot near Skokie Foot and Ankle Specialist / CitiBank.

March 22 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: Bales Unlimited