The closest airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), which is 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare to the Short North. There are direct flights from many airports around the United States.

The Short North is about 2 miles south of the main campus. It is less than 10 minutes by taxi or rideshare and not much longer by bus. COTA Bus Line 1 & 2 runs north and south along High Street between the Short North and the main campus.