The Arboretum is open daily to the public from dawn to dusk. Admission is free.

By bus: https://mtd.org/mapsand-schedules/bus-stops/nearby/ChIJJakjzB3XDIgR2AnYfYoxTCk

Lincoln & St. Mary’s Road
5 Green Express
130 Silver
21 Raven

Lincoln at Japan House
5 Green Express
130 Silver
21 Raven

Vet Med
5 Green Express
130 Silver
21 Raven

Florida & Lincoln
8 Bronze
12/120 Teal
130 Silver
21 Raven

Pennsylvania Ave. Residence Hall
12/120 Teal
13/130 Silver
21 Raven
22/220 Illini

Directions from Interstate 74
Exit Interstate 74 at Lincoln Avenue and turn
south. Drive 3.5 miles south. After crossing
Florida Avenue the Arboretum can be seen on the
left-hand side of the street.

Directions from Interstate 57
Exit Interstate 57 onto Interstate 74 east and
proceed to the Lincon Avenue exit. Exit Interstate
74 at Lincoln Avenue and turn south. Drive 3.5
miles south. After crossing Florida Avenue the
Arboretum can be seen on the left-hand side of
the street.

Directions from Interstate 72
Exit Interstate 72 at its eastern end and continue
to Mattis Avenue. Turn right onto Mattis and
travel 1.5 miles south to Kirby Avenue, which
becomes Florida Avenue. Turn left and drive 2.5
miles east to Lincoln Avenue. When you see the
State Farm Center on your right you are less than
1 mile from the Arboretum. Continue on Florida
Avenue until you reach Lincoln Avenue and turn
right. The Arboretum can be seen on the lefthand side of the street.

Parking
Parking is available in the lots near the Noel
Welcome Garden and the Idea Garden. Metered
parking along South Lincoln Avenue is also
available and is free after 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday and on weekends. Additional
parking is available in the lot north of Japan
House.