Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, Illinois; population 43,862. The campus is in a small suburban setting.
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, Illinois
60115-2828 USA
Use this map to explore the area around campus and get a sense of its overall location.
If you're considering applying to Northern Illinois University and are from out of state, the table below details travel distances to the campus from major U.S. cities.
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 56 miles |
| Philadelphia | 723 miles |
| Dallas | 768 miles |
| New York | 774 miles |
| Houston | 917 miles |
| San Antonio | 1,019 miles |
| Phoenix | 1,393 miles |
| San Diego | 1,671 miles |
| Los Angeles | 1,695 miles |