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About Centennial Chapel at Olivet Nazarene University
Centennial Chapel, officially the Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel, is Olivet Nazarene University's versatile on-campus venue in Bourbonnais, Illinois. With a seating capacity around 3,000 to 3,080, this multi-purpose chapel hosts worship services, concerts, commencements, and campus events. The layout changes by event, providing flexible configurations for large-scale performances and formal ceremonies alike. Whether you’re attending a campus concert by MercyMe or a seasonal performance like Handel’s Messiah, you’re in a space designed to accommodate big crowds with clear sightlines and strong acoustics.
Here’s a straightforward guide to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and find convenient lodging and dining near ONU.
Parking is available in Chapel West and Chapel East lots, with the Weber Parking Lot serving as a primary access point. Overflow parking may be found in the North Parking Lot, and ONU sometimes provides shuttle service between Weber and North Lots for events. Transit options are more limited locally, but bus lines in the area (such as lines 10 and 11) connect to nearby stops. For visitors, a range of nearby hotels and restaurants offers convenient options—athletic events, commencements, and campus performances draw attendees from across the region. We’ve highlighted trusted affiliate partners for lodging and dining to help you secure comfortable stays and meals with ease. If you’re planning a visit, check the event details for any parking or shuttle updates tied to that performance.
When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you locate the right seats and keep you informed with dependable, straightforward ticket buying and event details. We’ve got you—no fuss, just reliable access to the best seats and the most convenient logistics for Centennial Chapel performances and university events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: about 3,000–3,080 seats (architectural sources cite 3,080-seat auditorium; campus/event references range around 3,000).
- Address: One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (Centennial Chapel on ONU campus).
- Venue type: on-campus, multi-purpose chapel/theater; formally named Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel and commonly referred to as Centennial Chapel.
- Seating chart: no public seating chart published; seating layouts vary by event (regular chapel services vs. concerts; some sources provide breakdowns of seating regions for large configurations).
- Parking: designated Chapel parking in Chapel West and Chapel East lots, with Weber Parking Lot; overflow in North Parking Lot; ONU sometimes provides shuttle service between Weber and North Lots for events.
- Transit: local transit options are limited; Moovit lists ONU-area transit stops with bus lines (e.g., lines 10 and 11 serving nearby stops).
- Nearby hotels: area hotels include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bourbonnais, Magnuson Hotel Bourbonnais, and Fairfield Inn by Marriott (ONU lists area hotel options for visitors).
- Notable events hosted: MercyMe performed in Centennial Chapel (reported 3,000+ attendees); Handel’s Messiah and Sounds of the Season are regular campus events; commencements and other major university events are held there.