Course Venue
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB)
Address: 1206 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-6802
Email: contact@ibiofoundry.illinois.edu
Recommended Accommodations
Hotels closest to the course venue
Getting to Champaign-Urbana
Champaign is ~150 miles from Chicago airports (MDW, ORD) and ~125 miles from Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Road Connectivity
Champaign-Urbana is located at the intersection of I-74, I-57, and I-72, with direct access to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis within 2–3 hour drive.
Bus/Shuttle Services
Peoria Charter operates multiple direct connections from both Chicago airports to the university.
Peoria CharterBy Flight
The Willard Airport (CMI) provides daily direct flights to O’Hare Chicago (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) airports.
Willard AirportBy Train
Amtrak operates three daily trains between Chicago Union Station (CHI) and Champaign (CHM).
AmtrakLocal Transportation
Mass Transit District
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District provides transportation ($1 each way) across Champaign-Urbana.
Uber/Lyft/Taxi
Ride-sharing and taxi services, including Uber and Lyft, are readily available throughout the Champaign-Urbana area.