Northern Illinois Location and Distances
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- 4 Year
- Dekalb, IL
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#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Location
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, Illinois (population 43,862). The campus is in a small suburban setting.
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Dekalb, Illinois
60115-2828 United States
Campus Map
Satellite view of the Northern Illinois campus and surrounding area.
Distance from Major Metropolitan Areas
Approximate straight-line distances from major U.S. cities to Northern Illinois, in miles.
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Last updated: August 2026