Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to plan your trip to campus.

mother and daughter in Illinois gear attend at family send-off event outside the Illini Union

Build Your Visit Experience

Mix and match campus tours, housing visits, and academic programs to shape your day.

Select Experiences

Google map view of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the surrounding area, notably Illinois Terminal and Willard Airport

Traveling to Champaign-Urbana

If you plan to drive, I-72, I-74, and I-57 all lead directly to Champaign-Urbana.

You can also arrive by train or bus at the Illinois Terminal, which is two miles away from campus.

Or you can fly to Champaign’s Willard Airport, which is five miles away from campus.

Explore Champaign-Urbana

the Illini Solar Car driving on campus as it prepares for the American Solar Challenge

Parking on Campus

Free parking is not available on weekdays.

Unless your program says otherwise, you must park at a meter and pay electronically. If you do not pay, you may receive a ticket.

To find parking near your program, view the Illinois campus map.

We also recommend downloading the MobileMeter app before you arrive. It makes paying for parking quick and easy.

Campus Map MobileMeter

ground view of the south side of the Illini Union and clocktower

Where to Stay

The Illini Union Hotel sits in the heart of campus, offering beautiful Quad views, free parking, and access to a Starbucks, convenience store, and several restaurants on-site. Proceeds support student programming.

Illini Union Hotel Additional Lodging

Questions? We’ve got you.

Campus Visit FAQ