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LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS
Fullerton Avenue West of Halsted Street o Chicago
DRIVING TO THE LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS
The Lincoln Park Campus is accessible from the Kennedy Expressway (I-90, I-94) by exiting at the Fullerton Avenue ramp (2400 North) and turning east. The campus is approximately one mile from the Kennedy Expressway on Fullerton Avenue. From Lake Shore Drive (Route 41), the campus can be reached by going west on Fullerton Avenue (2400 North) and driving about 1 1/2 miles.
PARKING AT THE LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS
In general, all posted City of Chicago parking regulations apply on the city streets of DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus. Both the city and the university enforce their parking regulations by towing illegally parked cars. Because of the congested nature of the area, the university has made special arrangements for student and employee parking needs as well as the needs of visitors and guests of the university.
FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF
Parking permits are required to park on the Lincoln Park Campus and are available for purchase anytime during the year. Registration forms may be obtained in the Schmitt Academic Center, 2320 North Kenmore Avenue, at either the Lincoln Park Cashier’s Office or the Parking Services Office in Room 177. Daily rates are also available at the Sheffield Parking Facility located at 2335 North Sheffield Avenue and at the Clifton Parking Deck at 2330 North Clifton Avenue.
For Visitors
Visitor Parking is available in the Sheffield Parking Facility, 2335 North Sheffield Avenue and at Clifton Parking Deck at 2330 North Clifton Avenue. There is a charge for parking in these lots, but discounts are available by having tickets validated at any of the main campus buildings.
For Invited Guests or Those Attending Special Events
Persons invited to the university by a specific department or organization or attending a special event on campus should obtain parking information through the sponsoring organization in advance of arriving on campus. The general university phone number is 312/362-8000.
Special Parking Restriction Notice
All drivers are reminded not to park in the privately-owned circular drive between the Cortelyou Commons building and the School of Music. This drive is the property of the Seminary Townhouse Association.
Enforcement Times
All parking lots will are enforced year-round. Please see Parking Services website http://parkingservices.depaul.edu/ for additional information
Towing
Towing of vehicles is a deterrent to illegal parking. Illegally parked vehicles are regularly towed from campus. All towing is at the expense of the vehicle owner.
TAKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Lincoln Park Campus is a fifteen-minute ride from the downtown Chicago area on any one of three rapid transit lines. Bus service with interconnecting routes make the Lincoln Park Campus accessible from virtually every corner of the city.
Rapid Transit Lines
There are three Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rapid transit lines that service the Lincoln Park Campus. All stop at the Fullerton Avenue station.
(1) The Red Line (Howard/Dan Ryan) crosses the city from north (Howard Street 7600 North) to south (95th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway). There are several downtown Red Line subway stops located along State Street.
(2) The Brown Line (Ravenswood) services the north and the near northwest areas of the city. In the downtown area, several stops are available along the famous Loop El, the elevated rail line that circles the downtown area.
(3) The Purple Line (Evanston Express) is available downtown during peak travel periods at loop elevated stations and travels north to Evanston with a stop at Fullerton Avenue. The Purple Line does not operate on weekends.
CTA Buses
These buses stop near the Lincoln Park Campus:
#8 - Halsted Street: to and from 79th Street and Broadway.
#11- Lincoln Avenue: to and from Devon/Kedzie and North/Clark.
#37- Sedgwick/Ogden: to and from Fullerton/Sheffield and Cermak/Pulaski.
#74- Fullerton Avenue: to and from the Brickyard Mall and Lincoln/Webster.
Metra Train Station
Take public transportation from the Metra stations to the Lincoln Park Campus. The Brown Line (Ravenswood) is recommended.
FROM THE AIRPORTS
Driving from O'Hare (approx. 17 miles)
Exit airport on I-190 east. This highway merges with I-90 east about 2 miles east of the airport. I-90 then merges with I-94 about 5 miles east of the I-190/1-90 merge. Continue on I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway) to Fullerton Avenue exit (2400 north). Turn left (east), and continue on Fullerton approximately 1 1/2 miles to campus.
Driving from Midway (approx. 13 miles)
Exit airport. Turn left at Cicero Avenue (Ill 50). Approximately 2 miles north to Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Right turn (north) onto Stevenson. Continue on Stevenson to northbound Lake Shore Drive (US 41), approximately 6 miles to Fullerton Avenue exit (2400 north). Turn left (west), and continue on Fullerton approximately one mile to campus.
Taking Public Transportation
The CTA provides elevated train service from downtown Chicago to both of Chicago's airports. From O'Hare, take the Blue Line to the Jackson stop. From Midway, take the Orange Line to the Library stop at Van Buren and State. To get to the Lincoln Park Campus from downtown Chicago while traveling these lines:
On the Blue Line, transfer to the Brown Line at the Clark and Lake stop, or to the Red Line from the Washington or Jackson stops, and go north to Fullerton.
On the Orange Line, transfer to the Brown Line at the Clark and Lake stop, or to the Red Line from the State and Lake stop, and go north to Fullerton.
TRAVELING BETWEEN THE LINCOLN PARK AND LOOP CAMPUSES ON THE CTA
The fastest and most direct method of traveling between DePaul's Lincoln Park and Loop campuses is to take one of either of the two major CTA Rapid Transit lines that stop at the Fullerton elevated train station. The Brown Line (Ravenswood) travels the elevated tracks downtown to the Wabash/Adams stop (near the Computer Science Center) or the Library stop (near DePaul Center). The Red Line (Howard) travels the subway downtown to the Jackson stop at State and Jackson (near DePaul Center). To get to the Lincoln Park campus from the Loop, begin from any of these downtown stops and travel north to the Fullerton station.
BICYCLE PARKING
The university encourages the use of bicycles in providing parking racks by the entrance of most campus buildings. Bicycles are not permitted inside buildings. Riders are cautioned to tightly secure their bicycle to designated bicycle racks. Bicycle corrals are also available for use by DePaul students, faculty and staff. Contact Parking Services for more information.
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