# Preparing to Visit

**Source**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/visit/campus-visits/accommodations
**Parent**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply

We're giving you everything you need to plan your trip to campus. We can't wait to see you soon!

## Page Contents

- [Agenda](#itinerary)
- [Directions & Parking](#travel)
- [Making the Most of Your Visit](#blog)
- [Where to Stay](#stay)
- [Questions?](#faq)

## Agenda

You can view a detailed description of your day on campus by [revisiting your event on our visit program page](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Visit/Campus-Visits/programs#admissions).

### Additional Options

#### Academic Meetings, Info Sessions, & Tours

Our academic communities also offer a variety of visit options. If your visit doesn't already include time with them, [explore your options and sign up](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Visit/Campus-Visits/programs#college)! If you have questions regarding an academic visit you've signed up for, make sure to [reach out directly to that academic community](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/visit/academic-contacts) prior to your visit.

#### Housing Tours

The Admissions campus tour includes a housing tour of our [Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Halls](https://housing.illinois.edu/living-communities/halls/isr). [Additional housing tours](https://housing.illinois.edu/Explore/Tours) are offered from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. every weekday (excluding holidays and university breaks). You can also pre-arrange a [Private Certified Housing](http://certified.housing.illinois.edu/living-options/tour-options/) tour directly with the facility of your choice.

## Directions & Parking

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. **Please note that no free parking is available on weekdays.** Unless specified otherwise, you must [park at a meter and pay electronically](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Visit/Campus-Visits/directions) to avoid receiving a ticket. To find parking near your program, [view our campus map](http://illinois.edu/map/view). We also recommend downloading the [MobileMeter app](https://mobilemeter.us/) before your visit.

## Making the Most of Your Visit

If you're heading to Champaign-Urbana, you're going to want to make the most of your time here! We have some tips to help make your trip worthwhile.

[Read Blog](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=33477)

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Have some downtime? Check out [C-U's vibrant, micro-urban community](http://www.visitchampaigncounty.org) to its fullest!

## Where to Stay

### [Illini Union Hotel](http://union.illinois.edu/stay/illini-union-hotel)

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. The Illini Union hosts many university events, and all proceeds support student programming. To reserve a room, [visit their website](https://illiniunionhotel.illinois.edu/rooms-rates/) or call 217-333-1241.

### [More Locations](https://experiencecu.org/hotels-and-lodging/hotels-and-motels)

Review a comprehensive listing of [places to stay](https://experiencecu.org/hotels-and-lodging/hotels-and-motels) in the Champaign-Urbana area.

## Questions?

If you still have questions prior to making the trip, check out [our visit FAQ](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/faq/visit). If you don't see what you're looking for, you can also [reach out to our office](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/contact) directly. We're here to help!