Directions and Parking Information
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Driving Directions

Southbound on I-55
Exit right (west) at Exit #94 onto Stevenson Drive. Proceed to the intersection of Stevenson Drive and Taylor Avenue/West Lake Drive (3rd stoplight). Turn left (south) onto West Lake Drive which becomes Shepherd Road. Turn right at campus entrance (stop sign). Follow signs to Public Affairs Center. 

Northbound on I-55
Exit right (east) at Exit #90 onto Toronto Road. Follow Toronto Road to 1.75 E. Turn left. Proceed past Lincoln Land Community College and follow signs to Public Affairs Center.

Westbound on I-72
Exit onto I-55 South. Exit right (west) at Exit #94 onto Stevenson Drive. Proceed to the intersection of Stevenson Drive and Taylor Avenue/West Lake Drive (3rd stoplight). Turn left (south) onto West Lake Drive. Continue to intersection of West Lake Drive and Shepherd Road. Follow Shepherd Road to campus. Turn right at campus entrance (stop sign). Follow signs to Public Affairs Center. 

Eastbound on US 36
US 36 merges with I-55 North. Exit right (west) at Exit #94 onto Stevenson Drive. Proceed to the intersection of Stevenson Drive and Taylor Avenue/West Lake Drive (3rd stoplight). Turn left (south) onto West Lake Drive. Continue to intersection of West Lake Drive and Shepherd Road. Follow Shepherd Road to campus. Turn right at campus entrance (stop sign). Follow signs to Public Affairs Center.

Parking - Sangamon Auditorium Events

Free parking is available for patrons during evening events in lots A, B, C, D, F & I.  Vehicles parked in lots other than those mentioned above will be subject to ticketing by Campus Police.  The minimum fine for parking violations is $25.  Patrons are responsible for any tickets and fines associated with parking in tops other than those mentioned above.

Parking Lot                       Distance to PAC                 Avg. Walking Time

       A                                  975 feet                             5 minutes

       B                                  900 feet                             4 minutes

       C                                  600 feet                             3 minutes

       D                                  600 feet                             3 minutes

       E                                  400 feet                             2 minutes

       F                                  750 feet                             3 ½ minutes

       I                                   850 feet                            3 ¾ minutes

Passenger drop off/pick up: Passengers may be dropped off at the main entrance to the PAC building.  To reach the main entrance (i.e. Teardrop), vehicles should proceed down Ernest Hemingway Drive.  Wheelchair assistance to the Auditorium for those who require it can be obtained at this location.

Valet & Premium Parking: Fifty valet spaces are available first come, first served at $6 per vehicle.  To take advantage of this service, vehicles should proceed to the main entrance (i.e. Teardrop) down Ernest Hemingway Drive.  Premium parking is located in lot E, just north of the PAC building, for $3 per vehicle.  Premium parking is first come, first served.

Event Parking Trends: Typically for events at Sangamon Auditorium, lots D and C fill first.  Premium parking in lot E fills either immediately before or immediately after lots D and C are full.  Lots I and E will fill up quicker when there are events in the Recreation and Athletic Center and the Kiwanis Stadium.  Generally, lots B and A are the last to fill, but require more time spent on foot to get to the Auditorium as they are located further away from the Public Affairs Center.

Arrive early, and allow ample time to be seated.  Patrons who arrive after the performance has begun may have to wait to be seated in the Auditorium at an appropriate break in the performance as determined by the artist.

Parking Maps

Parking Information - Sangamon Auditorium is located in the Public Affairs Center, #9 on the campus map

Seventeen parking spaces for patrons with disabilities are available for all Auditorium events. A map, noting this parking, is available upon request through the Ticket Office. 

Free parking is available to Auditorium patrons in lots A, B, C, D, and F. Valet parking is available for all events at $6 per car. Premium parking is available in lot E at $3 per car.