Transportation Information...
Tips for getting to the conference

University of Illinois: Willard Airport (CMI)
http://www.willardairport.com/
Airport serving Champaign-Urbana. The local airport, Williard Airport (code:CMI), is served by American and Northwest. Daily connecting flights arrive and depart from Chicago O'Hare, Detroit and St. Louis. The Chancellor Hotel & Convention Center provides free shuttle service to / from the airport. Make arrangements with the hotel ahead of time, or call from the airport (about 10-15 minutes from the hotel).

Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
http://www.cira.com
Many local folks choose to fly into / out of the Bloomington, IL airport, which is about a 1 hour drive from Champaign. With advanced reservations, the Lincolnland Express shuttle service operates between the Bloomington airport and the Champaign transportation hub ((217) 352-6682). The Chancellor Hotel & Convention Center provides free shuttle service to / from the Champagin transportation hub.

Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/
Many local folks choose to fly into / out of the Indianapolis International Airport (code: IND), and then drive or take the shuttle over – about a 2 hour drive. The Lincolnland Express shuttle service operates between the Indianapolis airport and the Champaign transportation hub. Reservations are required ((217) 352-6682). The Chancellor Hotel & Convention Center provides free shuttle service to / from the Champagin transportation hub.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare is about 3.5 hours north of Champaign, by car. Both of these shuttles arrive / depart from the Champagin transportation hub, which is about a mile from the Hotel. The Chancellor Hotel & Convention Center provides free shuttle service to / from the Champagin transportation hub.

• The Bluebird Charter Bus operates between O'Hare and Champaign. They charge $40 one way / $70 round trip; reservations are required. ((800)-400-5500). They leave O'Hare at about 9 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM, 9 PM.
• The Lincolnland Express shuttle service operates between O'Hare and Champaign. Call for reservations ((217) 352-6682). Their charge varies, depending on how many are in the shuttle, from $40 - $100/trip. They leave O'Hare about every three hours (3 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM, noon, 3 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM, midnight).

Illinois Airport Internet Sites
http://www.dot.state.il.us/aero/links.html
Links to all Illinois airport Internet sites.

Indiana Airport Internet Sites
http://www.in.gov/dot/modetrans/
Links to Indiana airports, trains and buses, road conditions, etc.

Buses

Greyhound Lines
http://www.greyhound.com/
Nationwide Service
1502 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana ((217) 337-7900)

Illini Swallow Bus Lines
Ticket Office: 45 E University Ave, Champaign
Phone (tickets): (217) 352-4234
Service to Indianapolis, Danville, Champaign, Bloomington, Peoria, Galesburg, Moline, and Davenport.

LincolnLand Express Bus
http://www.lincolnlandexpress.com/
Transportation to Champaign to/from the airports in Indianapolis, Chicago, Bloomington. Call in advance for reservations ((217) 352-6682).

Suburban Express Bus
http://www.suburbanexpress.com
Weekend service to and from Champaign and the Chicago suburbs (not the airport).

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Avis Rent-A-Car
https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/home/AvisHome
Willard Airport, Savoy
(217) 359-5441

Budget Car & Truck Rental
https://rent.drivebudget.com/Home.jsp
11 Airport Rd, Willard Airport, Savoy
(217) 378-8584

Cunningham Motors
801 Cunningham, Urbana
(217) 384-5000

Enterprise
http://www.enterprise.com
809 Bloomington Rd, Champaign
(217) 355-1300
1804 S Neil St, Champaign
(217) 351-1400

Hertz
http://www.hertz.com
11 Airport Rd, Williard Airport, Savoy
(217) 359-5413

National Car Rental
http://www.nationalcar.com
Willard Airport, Savoy
(217) 359-5259
115 W Kirby Ave, Champaign
(217) 352-2775

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Taxicabs

Checker Cab
Champaign
(217) 367-0000

Checker Cab Company
1204 Hagan, Champaign
(217) 355-0200

Scotties Taxi
(217) 480-3400

Yellow Checker Cab
1204 Hagan, Champaign
(217) 355-3553

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Train

Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com/
45 E University Ave, Champaign
(217) 352-5905
The Chancellor Hotel & Convention center provides free shuttle service to / from the railroad depot. Make arrangements with the hotel ahead of time, or call once you arrive (about 5 minutes from the hotel).

Note: Arriving at O'Hare airport? Take the airport shuttle bus to the Chicago train station, then take Amtrak to Champaign. There are currently two arrivals / day (7 AM; 7 PM).

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CU Mass Transit (Bus)

Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District
http://www.cumtd.com
Maps, schedules, and routes of the award-winning twin city bus system.

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Parking at The University of Illinois
The Chancellor Hotel & Convention Center is located about a mile from the agricultural side of the UIUC Campus.

Division of Campus Parking and Transportation
http://www.parking.uiuc.edu/
Public Safety Building, MC-241
1110 W. Springfield Ave., Suite 201
Urbana, IL 61801
Where to obtain visitor permits, information about parking meters, etc.

About Parking at the University of Illinois
http://www.uiuc.edu/admin2/parking.html
They're serious about enforcing parking regulations around campus! But on a weekends and after 5, most parking on campus is "free".

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Maps

Coming by car?
Champaign/Urbana is located at the junction of Interstate 57 and Interstate 74. It is about 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 180 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri

Map Showing the Roads to and within Champaign-Urbana
Shows all the major interstates leading to Champaign-Urbana, with the location of the Chancellor Hotel & Convention Center located with a red "X".

Travel Directions to Champaign-Urbana from Major Airports
http://www.uiuc.edu/admin2/directions.html.

Mileage From Major Cities to Champaign Illinois:

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Driving Directions to the Chancellor Hotel

Map of 1501 S Neil St: The Chancellor Hotel Area
Ok, you've arrived in town. Now, where's the hotel?!
This map shows the intersection of Neil and Kirby along with nearby streets in Champaign.
Note: Highway 45 is also known as Neil Street. Kirby Avenue is also known as Illini Blvd.

From Willard Airport follow the drive to the light at the intersection of Route 45 and turn left. Follow Route 45, which turns into Neil Street, for about five miles. The Chancellor is on the left at the intersection of Neil and Kirby.

From Chicago (and points north), follow I-57 south to exit 237A (I-74 east exit). Go east to exit 182 (Neil Street). Turn right on Neil Street and stay on Neil for about two miles. The Chancellor is on the right at the intersection of Neil and Kirby.

From the south, follow I-57 north to exit 229 (Monticello Road). Turn right and follow Monticello Road to Route 45, then turn left. Follow Route 45, which turns into Neil Street, for about five miles. The Chancellor is on the left at the intersection of Neil and Kirby.

From the west on I-74, go to exit 182 (Neil Street). Turn right on Neil Street and stay on Neil for about two miles. The Chancellor is on the right at the intersection of Neil and Kirby.

From the east on I-74, go to exit 182 (Neil Street). Turn left on Neil Street and stay on Neil for about two miles. The Chancellor is on the right at the intersection of Neil and Kirby.

From the west on I-72, stay on I-72 into Champaign where it becomes University Avenue. Stay on University Avenue to Neil Street. Turn right on Neil Street and go for about a mile. The Chancellor is on the right at the intersection of Neil and Kirby.

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Questions? Contact:
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or
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