Getting Here
MA Center Chicago is located at 41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119. Open in Google Maps. The center is about 45 minutes from O'Hare International Airport and about an hour from Midway International Airport, and just minutes by car from the La Fox and Elburn Metra train stations.
Please note (June–November 2026): Keslinger Road is closed between La Fox Road and Harley Road for construction of a new roundabout at Bunker Road. A clearly marked detour directs traffic around the construction zone; please allow extra time and follow posted signs.
By Car
The center is bounded by I-90 (north), I-88 (south), Randall Road (east) and Route 47 (west). Set your GPS to 41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119, or search "MA Center Chicago."
- From downtown Chicago: I-290 West to I-88 West; exit at Orchard Road, turn left on Randall Road, then left on Keslinger Road and continue to the center entrance (just past Bunker Road).
- From Wisconsin: I-94 South to I-294 South to I-90 West; exit at Randall Road and head south about 20 miles, then turn right (west) on Keslinger Road to the entrance.
- From Iowa: I-88 East to Route 47; exit and turn left (north), drive 5 miles to Keslinger Road, turn right (east) and continue 2.5 miles to the center entrance.
By Train & Transit
Take the Metra Union Pacific West (UP-W) line from the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago to La Fox Station — the center is about a mile away, and rideshare service is available in the area. From O'Hare, take the CTA Blue Line downtown; from Midway, the CTA Orange Line; then transfer to the Metra UP-W line at Ogilvie. Uber and Lyft also serve the area.
Where to Stay Nearby
Hotels in the nearby cities of Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, North Aurora and Aurora are a short drive from the center. A few of the closest options (listed roughly by proximity):
- Fairfield Inn & Suites — 2096 Bricher Road, St. Charles · (630) 845-5500 · ~6 mi
- Quality Inn & Suites — 1600 E. Main Street, St. Charles · (630) 584-5300 · ~9.5 mi (discount available for retreat nights)
- Best Western — 1635 E. Main Street, St. Charles · (630) 584-4550 · ~9.5 mi
- Comfort Inn & Suites — 1555 E. Fabyan Parkway, Geneva · (630) 208-8811 · ~9.7 mi
- Hampton Inn & Suites — 2423 Bushwood Dr, Aurora · (630) 907-2600 · ~10 mi
- Courtyard by Marriott — 700 Courtyard Drive, St. Charles · (630) 377-6370 · ~10.4 mi
- Holiday Inn Aurora North — 2424 West Sullivan Road, Aurora · (630) 806-7400 · ~10.5 mi
- Hilton Garden Inn — 4070 E. Main St, St. Charles · (630) 584-0700 · ~11.7 mi
Additional hotels are available in North Aurora, Naperville and DeKalb (including a hotel at Northern Illinois University). Please contact hotels directly for current rates and availability.
Camping & RV Parks
- Big Rock Campground — 46W499 Granart Rd, Big Rock · (630) 444-1200 · ~14 mi
- Paul Wolff Campground — 38W235 Big Timber Rd, Elgin · (630) 232-5980 · ~18 mi
- Sycamore RV Resort — 375 E. North Avenue, Sycamore · (815) 895-5590 · ~19 mi
Parking
Ample parking is available on-site; for special events, volunteers provide guidance and some lots may be reserved. The center is about 1.4 miles from the Elburn and La Fox Metra stations.
