MWAIS 2024

Getting Here

By Car

Bradley University is within three hours driving distance from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

From the East

At the I-74/I-474 split, stay to the right and continue on I-74 West. After entering the Peoria Metro area, take the University Street exit (91) and stay in the left lane. Turn left onto University Street and continue south for approximately four blocks. At the intersection of University and Main Streets, make a right turn. The Business & Engineering Convergence Center will be just ahead on your left. Free parking will be available in the Main Street Parking Deck, which can be accessed by taking a left at the light for North Maplewood Avenue.

From the West

Just outside of Peoria, at the I-74/I-474 split, continue on I-74 East. After entering the Peoria Metro area, take the University Street exit (91) and turn right heading south on University Street for approximately four blocks. At the intersection of University and Main Streets, make a right turn. The Business & Engineering Convergence Center will be just ahead on your left. Free parking will be available in the Main Street Parking Deck, which can be accessed by taking a left at the light for North Maplewood Avenue.

By Air

Peoria Charter provides bus services between the Bradley campus and both Chicago airports (O’Hare and Midway).

Peoria International Airport

Fly directly to Peoria with daily flights to the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA). The Peoria airport is a short 10 minute drive from Bradley University. PIA is currently serviced by Allegiant, American, and United to and from the following destinations:

  • Charlotte (CLT)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
  • Destin, Florida (VPS)
  • Las Vegas (LAS)
  • Mesa, Arizona (IWA)
  • Nashville (BNA)
  • Orlando (SFD)
  • Punta Gorda, Florida (PGD)
  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida (PIE)

Central Illinois Regional Airport

Alternatively, consider flying into Bloomington’s Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), which is a 47 minute drive from Bradley University. BMI is currently serviced by Allegiant, American, Delta, and Frontier to and from the following destinations:

  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
  • Denver (DEN)
  • Orlando/Sanford (SFD)
  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida (PIE)