Directions to the James L. Allen Center

Located on the western shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Evanston campus, the James L. Allen Center is the home of Kellogg School's Executive Education non-degree programs and Executive MBA Program. Designed and managed exclusively to support the school's degree and non-degree executive programs, the Allen Center hosts more than 5,000 executives annually to one or more of the School's 140 executive programs. For complete information on the Allen Center, please visit the Executive Education Web site.

Campus Map (PDF)

Parking and Additional Information

Parking at Northwestern is a challenge. We strongly urge you to take a taxi or a limousine to the Allen Center. There is no parking available for participants near our facility. If you must drive, remote parking may be accessed. In this case, please stop by our main desk before parking to obtain a permit and further information.

Download Maps and Parking (PDF) for exact locations. Kellogg buildings are highlighted in red on the Evanston Campus Map.

On-campus parking regulations are enforced Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Public Transportation

via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) "El" trains and subway

Take the "Red Line" north to Howard
At Howard, take the "Purple Line" north toward Linden
Get out at the Foster stop
Out of the station take a right, turning east onto Foster St.
Walk two and a half blocks to Sheridan Rd.
In front of you, on the east side of Sheridan Rd, is the Jacobs Center.
To get to the Allen Center, walk north on Sheridan, past the Jacobs Center, and turn right into Parking Lot D. Walk east through Parking Lot D towards the lake. Continue forward to a second parking lot and the Allen Center will be in front of you.

For more information about the Chicago Transit Authority, visit the CTA Home Page.

via Metra Commuter Train

Take the Metra/Union Pacific North Line toward Kenosha
Get off at Davis St, Evanston
Make a left, turning east onto Davis St
Walk one long block from Benson Ave to Orrington Ave
Make a left, turning north onto Orrington Ave
Walk two blocks to Clark St
In front of you, on the north side of Clark St, will be the Rebecca Crown Center.
Walk east on Clark to Chicago Ave. and make a left.
Walk North on Chicago Ave. (which will turn into Sheridan Road at the first light) to the intersection of Foster and Sheridan.
The Jacobs Center at 2001 Sheridan, at the intersection of Foster and Sheridan
To get to the Allen Center, walk north on Sheridan, past the Jacobs Center, and turn left into Parking Lot D. Walk east through Parking Lot D towards the lake. Continue forward to a second parking lot and the Allen Center will be in front of you.

For more information about Metra, visit the Metra Information Center.

Map and Directions