Plan your visit to NIU today!

Northern Illinois University's main campus is located in DeKalb, 65 miles west of downtown Chicago and 45 miles southeast of Rockford. The campus consists of 60 major buildings located on more than 750 acres.

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Barsema
Alumni &
Visitors Center

The university's front door

Campus Visits, Tours & Open Houses

For prospective students and their families

DeKalb & the
Surrounding Area

Find out more about the DeKalb-Sycamore area