Getting to CSU in CLE
Directions & Parking
Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Cleveland State University is easily accessible by car, public transit, and even walking from nearby hotels and attractions.
Getting to Your CSU
Event &
Downtown Cle
Whether you’re an event organizer, guest speaker, or attendee, we want to make sure getting here is simple and easy. We have step-by-step instructions detailed further down on this page that cover all major highways and directionalities coming into downtown Cleveland.
Additionally, you’ll also find detailed parking information and options available through CSU Parking & Transportation Services.
Additional Info to
arrive & Park
How to Get Here – in additional to driving:
- By Public Transit: downtown is well-served by Cleveland’s RTA bus and rail lines, with stops conveniently located on CSU’s campus.
- From the Airport: Just a 15-minute drive from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with ride-share, rental car, and shuttle options available.
Parking Made Simple
- Visitor & Event Parking. Convenient garages and surface lots available across campus.
- Event Parking Validation. Special parking rates or validation may be available for certain events.
- Walking-Friendly Campus. Once parked, CSU’s event venues are easily accessible within a short walk.
Need assistance or have special parking requirements? Please see our accessibility information and let us know how we can help.
Driving Directions to CSU
We have you covered with directions to CSU from all major highways and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Please note: these directions use CSU’s primary address: 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. This is the location of the Student Center and may differ from the exact location of your event on campus.
From Hopkins Int'l Airport
approximately 15-minute drive
- Exit the airport and take OH-237 North to I-71 North.
- Merge onto I-71 North toward Downtown Cleveland.
- Merge onto I-90 East toward Downtown Cleveland.
- Take Exit 171B for E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto Euclid Avenue.
- Cleveland State will be on your right.
From the South
via I-71N
- Take I-71 North toward Cleveland.
- Merge onto I-90 East via Exit 170B toward Downtown Cleveland.
- Take Exit 171B for E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto Euclid Avenue.
- Cleveland State University will be on your right.
From the South
via I-77N
- Take I-77 North toward Cleveland.
- Merge onto I-90 East toward Downtown Cleveland.
- Take Exit 171B for E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto Euclid Avenue.
- Cleveland State University will be on your right.
From the West
via I-90E or Ohio Turnpike I-80
- Take I-90 East toward Cleveland.
- Continue on I-90 East and follow signs for Downtown Cleveland.
- Take Exit 171B for E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto Euclid Avenue.
- Cleveland State University will be on your right.
From the East
via I-90W or Ohio Turnpike I-80
- Take I-90 West toward Cleveland.
- Merge onto I-71 South/I-77 South/I-90 West toward Downtown Cleveland.
- Take Exit 171B for E 22nd Street.
- Turn right onto E 22nd Street.
- Turn left onto Euclid Avenue.
- Cleveland State University will be on your right.