Moving to Champaign-Urbana
Moving to a new city can be stressful for anyone. To make your transition easier, we have collected a list of resources and information for incoming students. If you have a specific question not addressed here, please contact our office; they may be able to point you in the right direction.
HOUSING
In addition to University-run graduate dorms and apartments, Champaign-Urbana has numerous landlords and affordable housing options. The Daily Illini maintains an Apartment Guide and carries classified ads for campus landlords and sublets. Listings for the entire Champaign-Urbana area can be found in the News-Gazette, which also maintains an apartment guide and classifieds.
The Tenant Union at the University of Illinois is available to review all leases, and also maintains a listing of complaints about local landlords.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
A variety of local, regional, and national transportation is available from Champaign-Urbana; the city is readily accessible by car, plane, train, or bus. A number of US and state highways serve the motorist. Willard Airport is five miles south of Champaign, just off US-45; American Eagle, American Connection, and Northwest Airlink airlines link the community to five major hubs where passengers can make connections to more than 500 destinations worldwide. Amtrak provides daily rail passenger service to and from Chicago and points from Milwalkee to New Orleans, from Kansas City to Toronto. Greyhound, Trailways, Bluebird Charter, Suburban Express, and Illini Swallow provide national and regional bus service.
Extensive local service throughout the Champaign-Urbana area is provided by MTD, CU's nationally-recognized bus system; it is free for all University faculty, staff, and students. Various charter buses, shuttle, and taxi services are also available.
For more information, visit the Champaign-Urbana Transportation Page. The City of Champaign maintains a listing, as does the University.
RELIGIOUS CENTERS
There are numerous churches in the area, and several synagogues, mosques, and temples. Check the yellow pages for listings.
