Willard Airport (CMI) in Champaign, Illinois, is the closest airport to the University of Illinois (Illinois map). Taxis and free hotel shuttle service are available from the airport.

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Lex Lincoln Land Express provides shuttle service from Chicago O’Hare Airport to Champaign, Illinois. The one-way fare is about $52. The shuttle departs for Champaign every three hours starting at 3 AM. At O’Hare Airport, you can get the shuttle from two locations: 1) Door “E” at the International Arrivals Terminal, Terminal # 5, or 2) at Door number 4 of the Transportation Center Building, which is located near Terminal # 3 (O'Hare map). The trip from O’Hare Airport to Champaign takes about three hours. The shuttle will drop you at the “Illinois Terminal” (bus and train station) in downtown Champaign. From the bus station you may either phone the hotel, from a pay telephone, and request free transportation or hire a taxi (cost about $10) to take you to the hotel. Reservations for the Lexshuttle can be made by phone (217) 352- 6682, or on the Internet (www.Lincolnlandexpress.com). Although not required, advanced reservations are strongly advised.