We’re proud of our outstanding programs and hope you’ve found useful information on our website. Now, come see for yourself. We welcome prospective students and their families, returning alumni and professionals year-round. Champaign-Urbana is easily reached via most forms of transportation. If you contact us in advance, we’ll be happy to arrange an informational meeting or a tour of our facilities. Alumni should contact the Department's Development Office (217-244-3508). Prospective employers may contact the office of the Head of the Department (217-333-0176).

Prospective Undergraduate Students

To arrange a visit, please contact the Campus Visitors' Center (217-333-0824). All departmental visits for prospective undergraduates must be arranged through the Visitors' Center. General information sessions and campus tours are also offered through the Visitor's Center.

Traveling By Air

American, Northwest and Delta Airlines serve the University’s Willard Airport (CMI) in Savoy, about 6 miles south of campus. Regular bus and taxi service is available for transportation between the airport and campus. Rental cars are available, but weekday metered parking on campus is extremely limited.

The Department of Landscape Architecture’s office in Buell Hall is between Lorado Taft Drive and Peabody Drive, east of Sixth Street. (Taxi drivers may not be familiar with Lorado Taft Dr.)

Traveling By Train or Bus

Amtrak (1-800-872-7245) and Greyhound (1-800-229-9424) operate from Illinois Terminal in downtown Champaign and provide regular service to major regional destinations. Bluebird Express (1-800-400-5500) offers bus service between Champaign and Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports several times a day. City buses and taxis are available for transportation between Illinois Terminal and campus.

Traveling By Car

From Chicago – O’Hare International Airport

Take I-294 S (Tri-State Tollway) to I-80 W, follow I-80 W to I-57 S. Follow Directions Below.

From Chicago – Downtown

Take I-90 / I-94 S (Dan Ryan Expressway) to I-57 S. Follow Directions Below.

From Chicago – Midway Airport

Take SR-50 (Cicero Ave.) South to I-57 S. ramp at 167th St. Follow Directions Below.

From Chicago...

Follow I-57 for approximately 110 miles. When you reach Urbana-Champaign, take I-74 E (exit 237-A) to Neil Street (about 1 mile)

Take Neil Street south to Green Street. Turn left onto Green Street. Turn right at First Street. Take First Street to Gregory Drive (stop sign). Turn left onto Gregory Drive. Turn right at Sixth Street. Turn left onto Lorado Taft Drive. Temple Hoyne Buell Hall is straight ahead. Please note: most parking close to our buildings is by permit only on weekdays. Limited metered parking is available on Taft Drive directly in front of the Architecture Building and on Sixth Street. Be careful where you park. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.

From St. Louis

Take the Martin-Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge into Illinois. Take I-55 N to I-70. Continue on I-70 / I-57 N. Exit at I-72 E (exit 235-A)

I-72 becomes University Avenue. Take University Avenue to First Street. Turn right at First Street. Take First Street to Gregory Drive (stop sign). Turn left onto Gregory Drive. Turn right at Sixth Street. Turn left onto Lorado Taft Drive. Temple Hoyne Buell Hall is straight ahead. Please note: most parking close to our buildings is by permit only on weekdays. Limited metered parking is available on Taft Drive directly in front of the Architecture Building and on Sixth Street. Be careful where you park. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.

From Indianapolis (airport)

The airport exits onto I-465. Take I-465N about 5 miles to I-74 W.

It is about 115 miles on I-74W to Champaign-Urbana.

The first Champaign-Urbana exit is University Ave. (exit 185) Take the University Ave. exit going toward town (west). Continue on University Avenue to 6th Street, turn left. Continue through campus town, the street becomes two-way at Armory St. The next intersection is Gregory Dr. (light) and Lorado Taft Dr. is the next street on the left. Turn left onto Lorado Taft Drive. Temple Hoyne Buell Hall is straight ahead. Please note: most parking close to our buildings is by permit only on weekdays. Limited metered parking is available on Taft Drive directly in front of the Architecture Building and on Sixth Street. Be careful where you park. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.

Lodging

If you will be staying overnight, there are many lodging options in the Champaign-Urbana area. Accommodations may be unavailable during weekends with major campus or athletic events. More information is available from the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.