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Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb

0.31 mi / 0.51 km from Northern Illinois University

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$58

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Guest Score: 7.8 / 10

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Baymont Inn And Suites Dekalb

0.33 mi / 0.54 km from Northern Illinois University

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$57

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Guest Score: 4 / 10

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Hampton Inn Dekalb (near The University)

0.86 mi / 1.38 km from Northern Illinois University

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Guest Score: 9 / 10

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Northern Illinois University Hotels - Hotels in DeKalb, IL

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Northern Illinois University,Chicago (NIU) - located about 65 miles west from Chicago IL.

Address: 300 Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, United States

Phone: +1 815-753-1000

Website: www.niu.edu

Stadium: Huskie Stadium

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Need lodging for your trip to DeKalb IL? The hotels listed below are all highly recommended, whether you want to stay near campus or close to other local hot spots:

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Quality Inn Sycamore

4.56 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $56 Book Now

1475 South Peace Road,Sycamore,IL

Hotel with Free Internet Available

Guest Score: 8.2 / 10

Offering complimentary breakfast and an indoor pool, the Quality Inn Sycamore also provides meeting space about 35 miles southeast of Rockford and 55 miles west of Chicago. The Quality Inn houses 58 rooms on two floors. Guests enjoy such standard in-room amenities as Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffeemakers and desks. Non-smoking rooms are available. Wake up to the inn`s complimentary hot breakfast, or start your day with a swim in the indoor pool or a soak in the hot tub. Guests are welcome to utilize the copy and fax services at the business center, as well as the meeting space. Parking is available. The Quality Inn is one mile from downtown Sycamore and five miles from Northern Illinois University. The inn 35 miles southeast of Rockford and 55 miles west of Chicago. Nearby attractions include the Midwest Museum of Natural History, less than three miles away, and both the Egyptian Theatre and Stagecoach Theatre, which are five miles away. Chicago Rockford International Airport is 38 miles away. more...

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Motel 6 Sycamore

3.79 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $56 Book Now

1860 Dekalb Avenue,Sycamore,IL

Hotel with Free Internet Available

Guest Score: 7.6 / 10

Located in Sycamore, this motel has rooms with a cable TV and is 9 km away from Northern Illinois University. Free WiFi access is available.Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with expanded cable at Motel 6 Sycamore. The private bathroom features a bath or shower.At Motel 6 Sycamore you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include a vending machine for snacks and refreshments. The property offers free parking.O`Hare Airport is 67 km away. For family fun, Boone County Fairgrounds and Indian Trail Beach are within 50 km of the motel. more...

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Baymont Inn And Suites Dekalb

0.33 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $57 Book Now

1314 West Lincoln Highway,DeKalb,IL

Hotel with Free Breakfast

Guest Score: 4 / 10

Rooms with free Wi-Fi, a complimentary continental breakfast, an indoor pool and a gym draw guests to Baymont Inn and Suites DeKalb. The 53 smoking and non-smoking rooms at three-story Baymont Inn and Suites welcome guests with free Wi-Fi and cable TVs. Wake to a complimentary continental breakfast that includes coffee, orange juice, muffins, Danishes, waffles, French toast and fresh fruit. During down time, go for a swim in the heated indoor pool or work out in the gym. A photocopy center is also available. Pets may stay for an extra fee. Parking is free. Two miles from I-88, the Baymont Inn and Suites is adjacent to the Northern Illinois University campus. Arrange a tee time at River Heights Golf Course, one mile from the hotel, or try your luck at Grand Victoria Casino, a three-mile drive. O`Hare International Airport is about 64 miles away. more...

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Super 8 Dekalb Il

2.39 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $57 Book Now

800 W. Fairview Dr,DeKalb,IL

Hotel with Free Breakfast

Guest Score: 7.6 / 10

High-speed internet, a heated pool and complimentary breakfast are highlights at the pet-friendly Super 8 DeKalb IL. All 44 smoking and non-smoking rooms at the two-story Super 8 have high-speed internet access, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, premium cable TV, coffeemakers, microwaves and compact refrigerators. Pets are welcome for an additional fee. Guests wake up and fuel up each morning at the hotel`s complimentary continental breakfast. There`s also a 24-hour front desk, guest laundry facility and indoor pool. Super 8 is off of I-88, one mile from Nestle, Panduit and Target Distribution Centers. Northern Illinois University is less than two miles from the hotel. Chicago O`Hare International Airport is 43 miles away. more...

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb

0.31 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $58 Book Now

1212 W. Lincoln Highway,DeKalb,IL

Hotel with Business Center

Guest Score: 7.8 / 10

Free Wi-Fi, a modern fitness facility and an outdoor pool go beyond the basics at the Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb. All 74 rooms at two-story Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb have free Wi-Fi, desks, coffeemakers and cable TVs with premium channels. Select rooms include a microwave and a mini-fridge. Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, or squeeze in a workout in the fitness room. Parking is free, and one pet per room is allowed at no additional charge. Less than a mile from Northern Illinois University, The Red Roof is within 30 miles of the Burpee Museum of Natural History, shopping at Chicago Premium Outlets and Grand Victoria and Hollywood Casinos. Arlington Park Race Course is about 41 miles away. The hotel is about 66 miles from downtown Chicago. Chicago O`Hare International Airport is less than 65 miles from the hotel. more...

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Mid-Range Hotels

Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb

0.31 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $58 Book Now

1212 W. Lincoln Highway,DeKalb,IL

Guest Score: 7.8 / 10

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Hampton Inn Dekalb (near The University)

0.86 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $89 Book Now

663 South Annie Glidden Road,DeKalb,IL

Guest Score: 9 / 10

Free Wi-Fi and breakfast, indoor pool and quick access to I-88 lead the list of amenities at the non-smoking Hampton Inn Dekalb (Near the University). The four-story Hampton Inn furnishes 80 rooms with Wi-Fi, flat-panel HDTVs, microwaves, mini-fridges and coffeemakers. The breakfast buffet comes compliments of the house each morning while coffee and tea are available all day in the lobby. There`s a 24-hour business center ideal for worker bees. Active types can get in on the action with a swim in the year-round indoor pool or a workout in the fitness center. Free parking is included. Set within one block of the Dekalb Nature Trail, this Hampton Inn is conveniently located less than two miles north of I-88 and a half-mile south of Northern Illinois University in Dekalb. For a drive to Sycamore, head 15 minutes northeast. Guests can applaud performances at the Egyptian Theatre, five minutes away. The hotel also lies 16 miles north of Shabbona Lake State Park and 37 miles southeast of Chicago Rockford International Airport. more...

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sycamore-dekalb

3.58 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $106 Book Now

1935 Dekalb Ave,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 8.1 / 10

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is in the center of Sycamore`s industrial and commercial district and near Northern Illinois University. It welcomes Priceline guests with complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business center. The three-story Holiday Inn Express stocks its 69 rooms with free Wi-Fi, work desks, ergonomic chairs, free newspapers, cable TVs, coffeemakers and hairdryers. Non-smoking rooms are available. Fill up your plate with eggs, cinnamon rolls and other items at the complimentary breakfast bar. Splash in the indoor pool after a run on the treadmill at the fitness center. Stay productive with fax, print and copy services at the 24-hour business center. Parking is free. The hotel, off I-88 near Highway 23, is three miles from downtown Sycamore. Guests are less than three miles from the Midwest Museum of Natural History and four miles from both Northern Illinois University and the historic Egyptian Theatre. Business travelers have easy access to such companies as 3M and Nestle. Chicago Rockford International Airport is 37 miles away. more...

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Quality Inn Sycamore

4.56 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $56 Book Now

1475 South Peace Road,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 8.2 / 10

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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Sycamore, Il

4.59 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $80 Book Now

1450 South Peace Road,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 8.8 / 10

Boasting free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and in-room microwaves and mini-fridges, the non-smoking Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Sycamore is convenient to historic shops and restaurants in suburban Chicago. The three-story Country Inn & Suites` 73 non-smoking rooms feature such standard amenities as free Wi-Fi, flat-panel TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers and hairdryers. Start the day with the inn`s hot breakfast buffet or grab complimentary coffee and cookies in the lobby. Stay connected at the 24-hour business center or stay fit at the exercise center. After visiting downtown shops or historic sites, end the day with a dip in the indoor pool and hot tub. Parking is free. Near I-88 and two miles from downtown Sycamore`s historic district shops, the Country Inn & Suites is also six miles from Northern Illinois University. The inn is 55 miles from Chicago and 35 miles from Rockford. Guests are less than two miles from the Midwest Museum of Natural History and Sycamore History Museum, as well as five miles from the Ellwood House Museum. Chicago Rockford International Airport is 36 miles away. more...

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6 Best Hotels

Hampton Inn Dekalb (near The University)

0.86 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $89 Book Now

663 South Annie Glidden Road,DeKalb,IL

Guest Score: 9 / 10

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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Sycamore, Il

4.59 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $80 Book Now

1450 South Peace Road,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 8.8 / 10

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Quality Inn Sycamore

4.56 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $56 Book Now

1475 South Peace Road,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 8.2 / 10

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sycamore-dekalb

3.58 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $106 Book Now

1935 Dekalb Ave,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 8.1 / 10

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb

0.31 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $58 Book Now

1212 W. Lincoln Highway,DeKalb,IL

Guest Score: 7.8 / 10

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Motel 6 Sycamore

3.79 mi from Northern Illinois University

from $56 Book Now

1860 Dekalb Avenue,Sycamore,IL

Guest Score: 7.6 / 10

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About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University, more commonly referred to as simply NIU, is a public university located in DeKalb, which is a city in DeKalb County, situated in the US state of Illinois, with a population estimated at a number of nearly 40 000 inhabitants, during the 2000 census. The City of DeKalb draws its name from the decorated German war hero Johann De Kalb, who died during the American Revolutionary War.

NIU was founded by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, on May 22, 1895, as a satellite campus for the higher-learning educational institution known today as Illinois State University, managing to grow larger than its parent school, having today an enrollment of more than 25 000 students. Over the past 3 decades, the university managed to largely expand, consisting today of 8-degree granting colleges, which all together offer students more than 60 undergraduate majors, 9 pre-professional programs, 70 minors and 79 graduate programs, including 11 doctoral programs.

The U.S. News & World Report classified NIU as a "National University", which means that it is a school that conducts significant research and awarding degrees, up to the doctoral level. Northern Illinois is the 2nd largest university in the state, after University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, also being a member of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Northern Illinois University is also recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as an elite institution of higher education, based on breadth of research and academic programs.

The athletic teams from NIU are known as the Northern Illinois Huskies, who currently compete in the Mid-American Conference, in several sports, their most successful achievements being in football, in which they attended the bowl games in 2004, defeating Troy State in the Silicon Valley Classic, and in women’s badminton, in which they won the 1982 AIAW national collegiate championship. Being almost completely unknown, outside the state of Illinois, before the mid-1990’s, the Huskies have experienced some growth in reputation in the late 1990’s and early 2000.

NIU has produced a series of notable alumni, among the most resonant names on the list being: Joan Allen - Academy Award-Nominated, Jeffrey Aronin - founder and Former President, Ovation Pharmaceuticals, now part of Lundbeck, Ned Colletti - MLB general manager for Los Angeles Dodgers, Paul Sereno - paleontologist, University of Chicago, Robert Reed - business journalist/commentator for Business Week Chicago Chicago Magazine, WBBM-AM News radio 780, Crain’s Chicago Business; presented the NIU Distinguished Alumni Award, as well as many other people, who have made themselves notable, in various fields, after graduation.

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Super 8 Hampshire Il from 46 $ .Guests can expect freebies like Wi-Fi and breakfast at the Super 8 Hampshire IL, which is off the highway in northern Illinois. All 54 rooms at the two-story Super 8 feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and coffeemakers. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. Guests fill up at the free breakfast buffet each morning. Laundry facilities and free local calls round out the amenities list. Parking is available, and pets are allowed for a fee. The Super 8 is a half-mile from I-90 and five miles from downtown Hampshire in northern Illinois. You`ll find a mall and some restaurants within 20 minutes, and bargain-hunting at the Huntley Outlet Center is a 10-minute drive. Family-friendly attractions include Donley`s Wild West Town and the Illinois Railway Museum, both less than 20 minutes away. Head 30 minutes to Chicago for visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and iconic Wrigley Field. Chicago O`Hare International Airport is 39 miles away. more...

Super 8 Hampshire Il is 19.9 mi from Northern Illinois University located on 115 Arrowhead Drive Street in Hampshire Click for Directions

The closest accommodation near Northern Illinois University Campus is Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb - 0.31 mi located on 1212 W. Lincoln Highway Street in DeKalb

Free Wi-Fi, a modern fitness facility and an outdoor pool go beyond the basics at the Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb. All 74 rooms at two-story Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb have free Wi-Fi, desks, coffeemakers and cable TVs with premium channels. Select rooms include a microwave and a mini-fridge. Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, or squeeze in a workout in the fitness room. Parking is free, and one pet per room is allowed at no additional charge. Less than a mile from Northern Illinois University, The Red Roof is within 30 miles of the Burpee Museum of Natural History, shopping at Chicago Premium Outlets and Grand Victoria and Hollywood Casinos. Arlington Park Race Course is about 41 miles away. The hotel is about 66 miles from downtown Chicago. Chicago O`Hare International Airport is less than 65 miles from the hotel. more...
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