Coming to Campus
Campus Map
Planning to visit Butler? Use our online campus map to find your
way around. View our
campus map or download a copy for easy printing.
Butler's 290-acre campus is easily accessible by car from many
midwestern metropolitan areas; see our Directions to Campus for driving directions,
or learn more about what Indianapolis has to
offer.
Directions to
Campus
From the north on I-65 (Chicago)
- Take I-865 east to I-465 east
- Take I-465 east to Exit 31-Meridian Street
- Turn right on Meridian Street; travel to 46th Street
- Turn right on 46th Street
- 46th Street leads directly to a one-way traffic roundabout at
the main campus entrance
- Bear to the right of the flagpole
- Visitor parking spaces are available on the left side of this
street
From the north on I-69 (Detroit)
- Take I-465 west to Exit 31-Meridian Street
- Turn left on Meridian Street; travel to 46th Street
- Turn right on 46th Street
- 46th Street leads directly to a one-way traffic roundabout at
the main campus entrance
- Bear to the right of the flagpole
- Visitor parking spaces are available on the left side of this
street
From the south on I-65 (Louisville)
- Take Exit 113-Meridian Street (north)
- Turn right on Meridian Street; travel to 46th Street
- Turn left on 46th Street
- 46th Street leads directly to a one-way traffic roundabout at
the main campus entrance
- Bear to the right of the flagpole
- Visitor parking spaces are available on the left side of this
street
From the southeast on I-74 (Cincinnati)
- Take I-465 west to I-65 north
- Take Exit 113-Meridian Street (north)
- Turn right on Meridian Street; travel to 46th Street
- Turn left on 46th Street
- 46th Street leads directly to a one-way traffic roundabout at
the main campus entrance
- Bear to the right of the flagpole
- Visitor parking spaces are available on the left side of this
street
From the east on I-70 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Take I-65 north to Exit 113-Meridian Street (north)
- Turn right on Meridian Street; travel to 46th Street
- Turn left on 46th Street
- 46th Street leads directly to a one-way traffic roundabout at
the main campus entrance
- Bear to the right of the flagpole
- Visitor parking spaces are available on the left side of this
street
From the West on I-70 (St. Louis)
- Take I-465 north to exit 17-38th Street
- Turn right on 38th street; travel to Clarendon Road (You will
pass a shopping mall and the Indianapolis Museum of Art)
- Turn left on Clarendon road (Clarendon is immediately past
Crown Hill Cemetery)
- Travel to Hampton Drive; turn right
- At the next stop sign, turn left onto Sunset Avenue
- Travel to the stop sign at 46th Street
- Turn left into the one-way traffic roundabout at the main
campus entrance
- Visitor parking spaces are available on the left side of this
street
Parking on Campus:
Designated visitor parking is available throughout campus. If you
are unable to find a visitor parking space, a temporary parking
permit is available from the Butler University Police Department
(525 W. Hampton Drive) or the Office of Admission (Robertson
Hall).
Indianapolis
A Capital City
Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, is the 12th-largest city
in the United States (est. 1999 population: 810,946). A city of
contrasts, it offers big-city charm and small-town friendliness.
The population represents a rich mixture of cultures.
Events
The city first became famous as host of the "greatest spectacle
in racing," the internationally famous Indianapolis 500 that takes
place each May. However, during the past decade the city has hosted
more than 200 national and international athletic competitions,
including the Pan American Games, Olympic trials, and various
national, international and collegiate athletic championships.
The city also is a highly acclaimed center of the arts. A few of
the city's most popular cultural attractions are:
Climate
Late spring and fall are the most pleasant seasons in
Indianapolis. Summers are warm with "muggy" periods and winters can
be cold with snowfalls of three inches or more about three times
annually. Rainfall is well distributed throughout the year. Come to
Indiana prepared for a wide range of temperatures, and bring both
lightweight and warm clothing.