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Best Ways to Get Around Town
- Charm a ride from a friend
- Solid pair of walking shoes
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to either airport costs around $40.
- AirTran (800) 851-0200
- AirTran and Bluebird Charter Coach are both transportation systems Wheaton students access often for transportation to and from O'Hare and Midway Airports.
- Bluebird Charter Coach (630) 961-5500
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Everything in Wheaton is within walking distance, so there is not much public transportation. In fact, besides the Metra train station, most students have never even heard of another public transportation venue in Wheaton. If you are worried about a ride to the airport, the school’s student government offers a shuttle service on various school breaks, and car rentals and pickup services are easy to organize through Airtran and Bluebird Charter Coach. Besides that, the only other reason you would ever need public transportation in Wheaton would be for running errands or picking up some groceries, and most students normally charm rides from their friends anyway.
The Metra train network is great transportation system for Wheaton students. The station is a 10-minute walk or less from anywhere on campus and directly across from the College-owned Terrace Apartments. The closest Metra takes you to Chicago and five other cities along that route. Once you are in Chicago and you have to go a significant distance or just prefer not to walk, you can use the L-train system. Some students are a little intimidated by the L, but those who know how to use it say that it’s incredibly efficient. As for the bus system in Chicago, feel free to use it, but it can be a little confusing. If you are ever in doubt, Chicago has thousands of taxi cabs everywhere that can take you anywhere you need to go. Still, most students never access any of these transportation networks, simply preferring a nice stroll in the big city.
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Public transportation pretty much...
Public transportation pretty much sucks. I mean, it’s really inconvenient, especially in the winter. But, the campus is small enough that you usually just walk everywhere. |
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Do we have public transportation...
Do we have public transportation in Wheaton? I’ve never heard of a Wheaton student using any form of public transportation in Wheaton other than the Metra. |
Anonymous says: |
Transportation is pretty...
Transportation is pretty convenient, but walking is nice from time to time. |
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To get around Wheaton, a bike or...
To get around Wheaton, a bike or tennis shoes will suffice, or you can even go barefoot when it’s warm. And, to get to Chicago, the Metra is very convenient. |
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Public transportation is bad, and...
Public transportation is bad, and you need your own car. If you don’t, though, lots of people share their cars. |
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On-Campus Transportation
Campus Shuttle Services
(630) 752-5911
Available Sunday–Saturday, Dusk–1 a.m.
Available any time Campus Shuttle is not
Emergency Escort
(630) 752-5911
Public Transportation
This Chicago to Geneva transportation system is extremely helpful for students
Taxi Cabs
Airtran Bluebird
(630) 961-5500
American Taxi
(630) 790-8294
Auto Ride Taxi
(630) 834-3000
West Suburban
(630) 668-9600
Greyhound
Greyhound bus lines run all through Chicago. The best thing to do is to get a ride to the Metra station in Chicago, and then take the Union Pacific West Line. This will bring you to the College Avenue station right by the campus.
Amtrak
The Amtrak train station is in Chicago, and the best thing to do is to work your way over to the Metra station in Chicago. From there, you can take the Union Pacific West Line in the Metra and get off at the College Avenue station right by the campus.
Did You Know?
O’Hare International Airport in Chicago is allegedly the busiest airport in the entire world.
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