Where can I stay in Urbana-Champaign?

Blocks of rooms are being held at the Hampton Inn, 1200 W. University Ave., Urbana, IL. The Hampton Inn is directly across University Avenue. It is the closest hotel to the NCSA Building and is within walking distance. To make reservations, please call 217-337-1100 before January 5, 2008 and use the group code SEASR. Single rooms are $89 plus tax per night. Please note: You will NOT receive the block room rates if you book online. You must call to reserve your room in the room blocks.

You can check the online Champaign County Visitors Guide for information on other Urbana-Champaign accommodations.

Where is NCSA? How do I get there?

NCSA is on the Urbana-Champaign campus of the University of Illinois. The address is 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana.

The University of Illinois’ Willard Airport (CMI) is served by American Airlines (via Dallas, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois) and Northwest Airlink (via Detroit, Michigan).

Other regional airports are: Indianapolis International Airport (IND), Indianapolis, Indiana (120 miles/190 kilometers away); O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, Illinois (140 miles/220 kilometers away); and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), Bloomington, Illinois (less than 60 miles/100 kilometers away).

You can also reach Champaign-Urbana via Amtrak train or Greyhound bus service. The Lincolnland Express also provides shuttle bus service between Urbana-Champaign and all regional airports and Chicago’s Union Station.

Driving directions are available on the NCSA website.

A taxi from Willard Airport to NCSA will cost about $10. The Champaign County Visitors Guide offers information on taxis and other transportation.