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Maps and directions to Western Michigan University

Directions

Family and friends driving to Kalamazoo to visit Western Michigan University should note that significant highway and bridge construction along I-94 in Kalamazoo may cause traffic delays.

Major roadwork at the intersection of I-94 and U.S. 131 has parts of that interchange closed, and slowdowns are predicted. All Oakland Drive exits on I-94 are closed, and Oakland Drive is closed to all northbound and southbound traffic at I-94.

Detour map.

Traveling west on I-94 (from Detroit)

Exit I-94 at Business Loop 94, Exit 81.
Follow BL-94 through downtown Kalamazoo on King Highway, Kalamazoo Avenue and Stadium Drive.
Proceed on Stadium to traffic light at Oliver Street.
Turn right onto Oliver Street.
Cross railroad tracks, turn right onto Western Avenue
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue and proceed up the hill.
The Seibert Administration Building is located on the left at the top of the hill; the Bernhard Center is located on the right directly across the street from the Seibert Administration Building. Metered parking is just beyond the Bernhard Center.

Traveling east on I-94 (from Chicago)

Exit I-94 at 9th Street, Oshtemo, Exit 72.
Turn left on 9th and proceed north to Stadium Drive.
Turn right on Stadium toward Kalamazoo.
Proceed on Stadium to traffic light at Oliver Street.
Turn left onto Oliver Street.
Cross railroad tracks, turn right onto Western Avenue
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue and proceed up the hill.
The Seibert Administration Building is located on the left at the top of the hill; the Bernhard Center is located on the right directly across the street from the Seibert Administration Building. Metered parking is just beyond the Bernhard Center.

Traveling on U.S. 131 (from Grand Rapids or Indiana)

U.S. 131 is open to all northbound and southbound traffic.
Exit U.S. 131 to eastbound Stadium Drive, Exit 36, toward Kalamazoo.
Proceed on Stadium to traffic light at Oliver Street.
Turn left onto Oliver Street.
Cross railroad tracks, turn right onto Western Avenue
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue and proceed up the hill.
The Seibert Administration Building is located on the left at the top of the hill; the Bernhard Center is located on the right directly across the street from the Seibert Administration Building. Metered parking is just beyond the Bernhard Center.

Directions to specific buildings and landmarks

To Schneider Hall from U.S. 131

Using U.S. 131's exit #36, turn east onto Stadium Drive and drive approximately 2 miles to Howard Street, a major intersection. Turn left onto Howard, cross the railroad tracks, and head up the hill on Howard to the next light, which is West Michigan Avenue. Turn right onto West Michigan and drive about one block until you reach Rankin Avenue, a left turn. Turn left onto Rankin. The next right turn will be Business Court, which leads into the Schneider Hall parking area.

To Bernhard Center, Seibert Administration and parking ramp 1

Drive 2.8 miles; turn left onto Oliver Street. Cross railroad tracks, turn right onto Western Avenue; turn left onto West Michigan Avenue and proceed up the hill. Park in the parking ramp on the right after the intersection of Western Avenue and West Michigan Avenue. Ellsworth Hall is located just west of the parking ramp, the Bernhard Center is located west of Ellsworth Hall and the Seibert Administration Building is across the street from the Bernhard Center. There is also metered parking in front of and just beyond the Bernhard Center.

To Fetzer Center

Drive 2.2 miles; to Howard Street; turn left and go 0.6 miles; turn right onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout onto Rankin Avenue, then right at the stop sign onto Business Court. Take the first left towards the parking lots, then an immediate right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot 72F.

To Miller Auditorium and parking ramp 2

Drive 2.2; to Howard Street; turn left and go 0.2 miles; turn right onto access road to Western Avenue. Turn right immediately onto Western Avenue. Go to stop sign and turn left. Proceed to parking ramp 2.

Printable Maps

Printable maps with directions to WMU are available from the WMU Physical Plant MAPS web site: