Northern Illinois University

Parking Services

students walking by east lagoon

Visitor Parking

Visitors must purchase a Visitor parking permit at Campus Parking Services or use pay-parking. Parking permits can be purchased in advance.

Pay-parking is available for visitors in the visitor pay lot on Carroll Avenue and at parking meters located throughout campus. Pay-parking is enforced from 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Friday, unless otherwise posted.

Pay stations at the Recreation Center and the Monsanto Building take Visa, MasterCard, bills and coins.