Interviews scheduled through SCS Career Services are held in Noyes Lab, 505 S. Mathews Avenue, 105 Noyes, Urbana, IL.
From I-74
- Take Lincoln Avenue (exit 183) from I-74
- Travel south on Lincoln Avenue to Green Street and turn right
- Travel west on Green Street (approx. 1-1/2 blocks) and turn left onto Mathews Ave.
- Noyes Lab is located on the right hand side of the street (2nd building from Green St.)
- SCS Career Services is located within Noyes Lab on the southwest side in Room 105
From I-72
- As you arrive in Champaign, I-72 becomes University Avenue
- Follow University Avenue east approximately 5 miles to Lincoln Avenue and turn right
- Travel south on Lincoln Avenue to Green Street and turn right
- Travel west on Green Street (approx. 1-1/2 blocks) and turn left onto Mathews Ave.
- Noyes Lab is located on the right hand side of the street (2nd building from Green St.)
- SCS Career Services is located within Noyes Lab on the southwest side in Room 105
From I-57
- Exit at the University Avenue exit and follow the directions from I-72
Metered Parking
Metered parking is available throughout campus, including Mathews Avenue. All metered parking is $1.25 per hour. Reserved parking on Mathews Avenue is $27 per meter/day ($32 for late reservations). Please call the School of Chemical Sciences Career Services office at least 72 hours in advance between 8:30am at 217.333.1051 to use this option. Reserved parking can be paid online at http://go.illinois.edu/SCSCareerServicesParking.
Campus has implemented a mobile app for parking payments called Mobile Meter (https://mobilemeter.ppprk.com/park/) or you can call 217-207-3033 to pay by phone.
Other Options
The Illini Union Hotel, the Hampton Inn Hotel, and the Marriott Towneplace Suites offer complimentary parking to hotel guests, and are within a 5-minute and 10-minute walks respectively, to Noyes Lab. The I Hotel and Conference Center also offers free parking and a complimentary shuttle service to and from campus.
SCS Career Services does not endorse any specific hotels. For a complete listing of local accommodations, please visit the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Be sure to request the U of I RECRUITER rate for any of the hotels listed below.
HAMPTON INN
1200 West University Ave, Urbana
Reservations: 217.337.1100
Amenities:
- Located 0.7 miles north of Noyes Lab
- High-speed wireless internet access
- Indoor pool, spa, and fitness center
- Free parking
- Complimentary hot breakfast
HILTON GARDEN INN
1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign
Reservations: 217.383.0563
Amenities:
- Located 2 miles southwest of Noyes Lab
- High-speed internet access
- Indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center
- Free parking
- Onsite dining and room service
MARRIOTT TOWNEPLACE SUITES CHAMPAIGN
542 E. Green Street, Champaign
Reservations: 217.344.1600
Amenities:
- Located 0.4 miles west of Noyes Lab
- On-site parking, $7/day
- High-speed internet access
- Indoor pool and fitness center
- Complimentary shuttle service upon request from Willard Airport
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
1003 Killarney Street, Urbana
Reservations: 217.328.0328
Amenities:
- Located 2 miles northeast of Noyes Lab
- High-speed internet access
- Indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center
- Free parking
- Complimentary hot breakfast
I HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
1900 South First Street, Champaign
Reservations: 217.819.5484
Amenities:
- Located 2.5 miles south of Noyes Lab
- Complimentary shuttle service to and from campus, Willard Airport, and Illinois Terminal
- High-speed internet access
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Onsite dining and room service
Recruiters may now receive the University rate instead of the standard rate. Be sure to call 217.819.5484 to make reservations and inform the guest services agent that you are in town for a recruiting event on campus and would like the University rate.
ILLINI UNION HOTEL
1401 West Green Street, Urbana
Reservations: 217.333.1241
Amenities:
- Located next to Noyes Lab
- High-speed wireless internet access
- Exercise room
- Free parking
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Access to food court and cafes
Map of Urbana-Champaign with freeways and some hotels indicated
The University of Illinois is serviced by the University of Illinois – Willard Airport (CMI) and by United and American Airlines. For flight information, visit their website.
Willard Airport is located approximately 5 miles southwest of campus. It offers a variety of transportation options, including a mass transit shuttle and taxi service.
Other major airports within a 160-mile radius of Champaign-Urbana include Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Bloomington (BMI), and Indianapolis (IND).
Onsite car rental is available at Willard Airport from the following providers:
Alamo 217-359-5259
Avis 217-359-5442
Budget 217-378-8584
Enterprise 217-359-5259
National 217-359-5259
Peoria Charter offers bus service from Chicago O'Hare airport (use the Armory or ISR stops for closest access to campus).
Champaign also has a convenient Amtrak station. Routes are available from multiple locations, including Chicago's Union Station
A list of taxicabs and limousines licenses in Urbana-Champaign can be found here. In addition, most nationwide ride-hailing companies exist in the CU area.