Location
The Wyvetter H, Younge Higher Education Campus is located at 601 James R. Thompson Blvd. The campus consists of two newly constructed buildings, four renovated buildings, houses the SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) and has acres of well-maintained grass and outdoor space. The ESLC is conveniently located in downtown East St. Louis near a Metro Link station. It is close to highway 64 and easily accessible from the major transit arteries in East St. Louis.
Maps
East St. Louis Center Campus Map
Floor Plans, Emergency Exits, and Storm Shelters
Directions to the East St. Louis Center
From Edwardsville, Illinois
-Take 270 West and merge onto I-255 exit (south)
-Merge onto I-55S/ I-70W/ US-40 (west) exit toward ST. LOUIS
-Take the THIRD STREET exit (2A)
-From the exit ramp go straight (south)
-At 2nd stop sign make a left at the "T" intersection onto RIVER PARK/ E. BROADWAY
-Make a right onto 8TH STREET (south) and cross railroad tracks
-Make a right onto CONVERSE AVE. and go through the Campus entrance
-The SIUE EAST ST. LOUIS CENTER buildings are on the right side
-Park in visitor's parking lot (For vehicles without proper parking permit) - located behind building A
From Downtown St. Louis, Missouri
-Take I-64/US-40 to the POPULAR STREET Bridge
-Go over the POPULAR STREEET Bridge merge to the right for East St. Louis exit(s)
-Take the FOURTH STREET exit ramp toward East St. Louis (Campus on right side)
-Make immediate right into the EAST ST. LOUIS HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUS
-Park in visitor's parking lot (For vehicles without proper parking permit) - located behind building A
From Southern Illinois
-Route 3 North to I-64 North (Chicago) ramp & veer to the right for East St. Louis exit(s)
-Take the first East St. Louis Exit, (FOURTH STREET) stay to the right
-Make an immediate right into the EAST ST. LOUIS HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUS
-Park in visitor's parking lot (For vehicles without proper parking permit) located behind building A
From O'Fallon/Fairview Heights
-Take I-64 (west)
-Take the first East St. Louis Exit, THIRD STREET (2A)
-From the exit ramp go straight (south)
-At second stop sign make a left at the "T" intersection onto RIVER PARK/ E. BROADWAY
-Make a right (south) onto 8th STREET and cross railroad tracks
-Make a right onto CONVERSE AVE. through the Campus entrance
-The SIUE EAST ST. LOUIS CENTER buildings are on the right side
-Park in visitor's parking lot (For vehicles without proper parking permit) located behind building A
Directions to the SIUE East St. Louis Center using
MCT, Metro/MetroLink
Situated within the beautiful East St. Louis Higher Education Campus of St. Clair County, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center is easily accessible from a number of public transportation systems. Be sure to check the Madison County Transit (Bus) and/or Metro (St. Louis Mass Transit) website(s) for the latest information on routes or closures.
Walking From 5TH & MISSOURI METROLINK STATION
-Depart and head West on 5TH & MISSOURI METROLINK LOOP
-Turn right on N 6TH ST and go straight on N 6TH ST
-Cross JAMES R THOMPSON BLVD and ENTER SIUE East St. Louis Center, Arrive.
From SIUE, Edwardsville, Illinois
-Board MCT Bus #4 [Madison]
-Exit at MCT GRANITE CITY STATION
-Transfer to MCT Bus #5 [Tri-Cities] to Emerson Park MetroLink Station
-Exit at EMERSON PARK METROLINK STATION
-Transfer to MetroLink [TO LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1]
-Exit at 5TH & MISSOURI METROLINK STATION [See above for Directions to Walk to SIUE ESLC]
-Transfer to SCCTD Metro Bus #2 [Cahokia] SOUTHBOUND
-Exit at Stop #:12564 S 8TH ST @ CONVERSE AVE
Walk to 601 James R. Thompson Blvd, East St Louis, 62201
Enter East St. Louis Higher Education Campus at Southeast Entrance, Arrive.
From West Corridor St. Clair County
-Board Metro Bus #1, 2**, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, or 2x to nearest METROLINK STATION
-Board MetroLink [TO LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1]
-Exit at 5TH & MISSOURI METROLINK STATION [See above for Directions to Walk to SIUE ESLC]
-Transfer to SCCTD Metro Bus #2 [Cahokia] SOUTHBOUND
-Exit at Stop #:12564 S 8TH ST @ CONVERSE AVE
Walk to 601 James R. Thompson Blvd, East St Louis, 62201
Enter East St. Louis Higher Education Campus at Southeast Entrance, Arrive.
**Skip MetroLink directions, Exit at Stop #12564 S 8TH ST @ CONVERSE AVE.
From East Corridor St. Clair County
-Board Metro Bus #1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 17x, 20x, 21, or 21x to nearest METROLINK STATION
-Board MetroLink [TO LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1]
-Exit at 5TH & MISSOURI METROLINK STATION [See above for Directions to Walk to SIUE ESLC]
-Transfer to SCCTD Metro Bus #2 [Cahokia] SOUTHBOUND
-Exit at Stop #:12564 S 8TH ST @ CONVERSE AVE
Walk to 601 James R. Thompson Blvd, East St Louis, 62201
Enter East St. Louis Higher Education Campus at Southeast Entrance, Arrive.
From Downtown St. Louis, Missouri OR Lambert Airport Terminal
-Board MetroLink [WESTBOUND]
-Exit at 5TH & MISSOURI METROLINK STATION
-Transfer to SCCTD Metro Bus #2 [Cahokia] SOUTHBOUND
-Exit at Stop #:12564 S 8TH ST @ CONVERSE AVE
Walk to 601 James R. Thompson Blvd, East St Louis, 62201
Enter East St. Louis Higher Education Campus at Southeast Entrance, Arrive.
