Directions

WELCOME TO CHICAGO! We are looking forward to your visit to the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. If these directions are not clear, please contact us at (312) 996-5317 and we will get you here safely.

We are located in the Engineering Research Facility (ERF) on the NW corner of Taylor and Halsted Streets in downtown Chicago. Note that the entrance to ERF is on Taylor Street. From the Taylor Street entrance, proceed up the stairs to the second floor and through the Atrium. The Department of Mechanical Engineering's main office is located in Room 2039.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Transit to ERF is available by Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) busses Taylor #37 & Halsted #8 and by subway via the BLUELINE. Exit at UIC-Halsted and proceed south on Halsted Street to Taylor (approximately a 10 minute walk).

PARKING: Public parking is available via a four-level covered lot on the NE corner of Taylor & Halsted streets opposite our building

DRIVING FROM THE NORTH: Take 90/94 South (Kennedy Expressway) to the Taylor Street/Roosevelt Ave, Exit 52A. Keep to the right and turn right immediately onto Taylor Street. The entrance to the parking garage will be immediately to your right.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take 90/94 North (Dan Ryan Expressway). Pass to the far right lane and take the Roosevelt Road exit. Stay in the far right lane and pass Roosevelt Ave. Turn left onto Taylor Street. The entrance to the parking garage will be to your right.

FROM THE WEST: Take 290 E. (Eisenhower Expressway) to 90/94 South (Dan Ryan Expressway). Immediately get off onto Taylor Street/Roosevelt Ave, the first exit. Remain right and proceed right at the light onto Taylor Street. The entrance to the parking garage will be immediately to your right.

FROM THE EAST: In the Loop area, take Harrison Street or Roosevelt Road. Proceed west and turn left onto Halsted Street.

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