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Welcome to the Olivet Nazarene University venue page. Located at One University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, the Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel is a versatile on-campus venue hosting ceremonies, concerts, convocations, and community events. With a seating capacity around 3,000, the chapel is a cornerstone of ONU’s campus life, offering a comfortable and accessible setting for audiences and performers alike. Whether you’re planning a performance, a large assembly, or a special event, we’re here to help you secure your seats and navigate logistics with ease.
Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining choices to make your visit as smooth as possible. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a convenient stay around your event date.
The Hawkins Centennial Chapel at Olivet Nazarene University is a multi-use space that has hosted notable events such as the Messiah Reunion Concert and various Homecoming activities, convocations, and commencements. The on-campus venue sits on a thoughtfully designed lot system with designated parking areas including Larsen/Reed, Centennial Chapel West/East, and visitor parking. Visitors should note two-hour limits in some visitor areas. Transit options include regional bus routes that stop near ONU, such as lines 10 and M, with local stops and stations documented in regional transit guides. For lodging and dining, trusted partner options in the Bourbonnais and Kankakee area are listed below to help you secure convenient accommodations and meals during your visit.
If you’re planning an event at the Hawkins Chapel, consider coordinating with ONU’s events team for scheduling, accessibility needs, and technical requirements. We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing and attendance logistics, so you can focus on delivering a memorable experience for your guests.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: One University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.
- Main venue: Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel (on-campus multi-use chapel/theatre).
- Capacity: approximately 3,000 seats (official page cites 3,000; a project doc lists 3,059 total with 2,313 main floor and 746 parterre).
- Seating chart details: 3,059-seat auditorium breakdown = 2,313 main floor + 746 parterre.
- Parking: on-campus parking with designated lots (Larsen/Reed; Centennial Chapel West/East; visitor parking) and 2-hour limits in some visitor areas.
- Transit: reachable via regional transit; bus routes stop near ONU (e.g., lines 10 and M in local service), with bus stops and nearby stations referenced in transit guides.
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn Bourbonnais near I-57; Best Western Plus Bourbonnais Hotel & Suites; Fairfield Inn & Suites Kankakee/Bourbonnais; Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee; more in the area.
- Notable events hosted: Messiah Reunion Concert at Hawkins Chapel; Homecoming events and multiple convocations/commencement activities.