If you plan ahead, you can fit many activities into your visit. We suggest you schedule time to visit the Student Center, the Student Recreation Center,and the University Museum. Helpful sources of information about area restaurants, sports events, shopping, and entertainment include the Daily Egyptian (SIUC's student-run newspaper), the Southern Illinoisan (the regional paper), and the Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau.
Written Driving Directions with Campus Map
Admissions Reception Center (PDF)
425 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Recreation Center (PDF)
400 E. Grand Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Student Center (PDF)
1255 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
MapQuest Directions
These are links to popular destinations on the SIUC campus. These links will direct you to MapQuest for driving directions.
Admissions Reception Center (MapQuest)
425 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Recreation Center (MapQuest)
400 E. Grand Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Student Center (MapQuest)
1255 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Approximate Drive Times to Carbondale
| City Traveling From | Distance in Miles | Approximate Drive-Time |
| Bloomington, Illinois | 203 | 4 1/2 hrs. |
| Champaign, Illinois | 196 | 4 hrs. |
| Chicago, Illinois | 330 | 5 1/2 hrs. |
| Effingham, Illinois | 123 | 2 hrs. |
| Moline, Illinois | 320 | 6 1/2 hrs. |
| Paducah, Kentucky | 69 | 1 1/4 hrs. |
| Peoria, Illinois | 230 | 5 hrs. |
| Rockford, Illinois | 335 | 6 1/2 hrs. |
| Springfield, Illinois | 160 | 3 1/2 hrs. |
| St. Louis, Missouri | 100 | 2 hrs. |
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| AMTRAK |
800 872-7245 |
| Greyhound | 618 549-3495 |
| Hertz Rent-a-Car, Southern Illinois Airport | 800 654-3131 |
| Hertz Rent-A-Car, Williamson County Airport | 800 654-3131 |
| Southern Illinois Airport | 618 529-1721 |
| Williamson County Airport | 618 993-3353 |
| Southern Pride Cab Company, 315 N. Illinois Ave. | 618 529-5038 |
| Yellow Cab, 215 S. Illinois Ave. | 618 457-8121 |
| Saluki Express (SIUC's mass transit system) | 618 536-3351 |
For assistance in finding lodging and planning your visit to Carbondale, contact the Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau at 618 529-4451 or toll free at 800 526-1500.
| Motel | Local # | Toll Free # |
| Barton House Bed & Breakfast 1655 Reed Station Rd. |
618 457-7717 | none |
| Cabin on the Hill, 2751 Dogwood Rd. |
618 529-5667 | none |
| Giant City Lodge Makanda, IL |
618 457-4921 | none |
| Hampton Inn 2175 Reed Station Pkwy. |
618 549-6900 | 800 HAMPTON |
| Holiday Inn 2300 Reed Station Parkway |
618 549-2600 | 888-465-4329 |
| Quality Inn 1415 E. Main St. |
618 549-4244 | 800 221-2222 |
| Ramada Limited 801 N. Giant City Rd. |
618 351-6611 | 800 228-2828 |
| SIUC Touch of Nature Giant City Rd. |
618 453-1121 | none |
| Super 8 Motel 1180 E. Main St. |
618 457-8822 | 800 848-8888 |
