Individual Transportation Reservations

Airport, Bus & Train Pickup

• Arrivals Request Form is for transportation to Andrews from one of the below locations.
• Departure Request Form is for transportation from Andrews to one of the below locations.

• South Bend Airport
• South Shore Train—South Bend Airport
• South Bend Amtrak Station
• South Bend Greyhound Bus Station
• Benton Harbor Grey Hound Bus—Indian Trails
• Niles Amtrak

Thanksgiving Break Shuttle:           Click here

(This shuttle service is made possible by the Office of Student Involvement, Leadership, and Activities (SILA).  Please direct all inquiries to Dean Darius Bridges at bridges@andrews.edu).

Shuttle 1:  $40.00
Andrews University to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Tuesday, November 21, 2023:  (Departs PMC at 5:00 PM (EST).  Allow up to 3 hours travel time.
Please note that Andrews University shuttle tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Tickets are for a specific date and time.

Shuttle 2:  $40.00
Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Andrews University
Sunday, November 26, 2023:  (Departs ORD at 8:00 PM (CST).  Arrival to AU around 11:00 PM (EST).
Pick-up:  Bus Shuttle Area - Ground Level Door 2 (Across from the Hilton Hotel)
*** DO NOT BOOK FLIGHTS THAT ARRIVE AFTER 7:00 PM (CST)
Please note that Andrews University shuttle tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Tickets are for a specific date and time.

How do I get from a Chicago airport to South Bend, Indiana?   

• Chicago O'Hare International Airport
• Chicago Midway International Airport

Non-Emergency Student Transportation

• Student Non-Emergency Request

Vehicle Request reservations are available to Andrews University departments for Andrews University-use only. We do not rent vehicles for private or non-University use. All vehicle requests require the designated driver to be approved before driving any vehicle in our fleet. Click here for vehicle approval requirements.

We provide the following vehicle types for department use. Vehicles can be rented for part of a day, a full day (8 hours), daily (24 hours) or by the week. See individual request forms for additional information and/or email the Transportation office for a quote.

Vehicle Request Form 

• Mini Van (7-passenger, includes driver)
• Large Van (12-passenger, includes driver)
• Minibus (15-passenger, includes driver)
• Pickup Truck
• Trailer: 4x6, 6x10, 7x14, 7x16, car trailer (detailed trailer info: Click here)

University Class Field Trips

• Drivers for Class Field Trips and/or commercial vehicles are provided by Andrews University Transportation and need to be factored into the cost of the trip.
• All students and non-participating faculty/staff going on a Day Trip must fill out the Hold Harmless Agreement, which your department will need to keep on file for three years.
• All program overnight trips require approval from your dean and administration.
• Please review current AU Covid-19 policies when planning any Andrews University trips. 

School or Tour Bus Request - email or call the Transportation office for a quote.

Please complete all questions on the form and attach a copy of your trip itinerary (if required) and proof of trip approval. Quotes will be provided via email once all the necessary information is submitted.

Transportation Vehicle Capacity

    Mini Van (7-passenger)—includes driver
    Large Van (12-passenger)—includes driver
    Mini Bus (15-passenger)—includes driver
    School Bus (58-passenger)—includes driver
    Tour Buses (52- and 56-passenger)—includes driver

• To allow Transportation employees to observe Sabbath, personal transport services will not operate each week from one hour before sundown Friday through Sunday at 8 a.m.
• All reservation forms submitted outside of business hours (Monday–Thursday) will not be acknowledged until the next business day.
• Requests sent to the department from noon on Friday to Monday at 9 a.m. will be processed when the office opens on Monday at 9 a.m.
• All fees are charged to a current AU ID or department IDC at the time of the service.
• All reservations submitted less than two full business days before your travel date will incur the late reservation fee of $25 or $100 for tour/school bus reservations. Requests for Sunday or Monday must be submitted on Thursday before 3 p.m. 

Transportation Office Hours

Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 5 p.m.
Friday, 9–11:30 a.m.

COVID 19—Testing

The Andrews University Transportation office will provide tranportation to testing sites in Niles and St. Joseph area pharmacies and clinics. We do not provide transportation to South Bend pharmacies and clinics. Transportation request can be arranged by completing the Student Medical Request at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time. Testing sites can be found by clicking on the link below.

You can find information on local COVID-19 testing options here.

Andrews University Travel

The highest priority of the Andrews University administration is to help ensure and protect the health and safety of students and employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this priority continues to come into sharp focus. As a result, we will continue to create COVID-19 protocols that are informed by the ongoing and changing guidelines from the CDC and state and local public health departments.

Given that context, vaccinated and acquired immunity students and employees are permitted to participate in University-sponsored travel. For example, such persons may engage in approved academic-related travel, such as field trips, class trips, and study tours.  Please review the "Campus Protocols" for up-to-date COVID-19 policies and procedures.   COVID webpage.