University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Tours

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Enjoy touring the buzzing campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This institution of higher learning is revered by its students and the local community alike.

You'll soon see why this Central Illinois modern university is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium, and Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign are in the area too. They won't take long to get to from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
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Price was $545, price is now $321 per person
$321
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Feb 18 - Feb 22
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Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,229 reviews)
The view of our king room was beautiful. However The bathroom had blue stains on the wall, the bathroom door looked as it was kicked in, and the seating area couch by the window had stains.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
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Price was $635, price is now $355 per person
$355
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Feb 18 - Feb 22
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Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)
9/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews)
Great location, clean room and friendly staff!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

The Wildwood Hotel

The Wildwood Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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Feb 15 - Feb 18
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Dallas (DFW) to St. Louis (STL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,600 reviews)
10/10 everything was excellent!! Will definitely be booking again!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Reviews of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
293
5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
134
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
22
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great restaurants, impressive campus.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Stadium was nice. Area around wasn’t anything special.

2/5 - Disappointing

KA

if you're here for a sporting event, Huff Hall is NOT air conditioned.  really miserable to watch an event there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Didn't visit the last time but have on prior visits. With a short walk you can catch local transit to visit the campus.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s not as close to campus as I thought but it’s off exit  184 and near a mall. The school is off exit 183.

Popular places to visit

Sunset on IL Super State Concert Band Fest.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

4.5/5(58 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Urbana. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Spurlock Museum featuring interior views

Spurlock Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world.

Spurlock Museum
Krannert Art Museum showing interior views and art as well as a couple

Krannert Art Museum

5/5(17 reviews)

Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.

Krannert Art Museum
Champaign featuring a park as well as a couple

University of Illinois Arboretum

5/5(3 reviews)

Wander this living museum of trees and other plant life, a manicured space that is educational, visually striking and a lovely place to enjoy the sun.

University of Illinois Arboretum

Altgeld Hall Tower

Learn about the local history of Urbana with a stop at Altgeld Hall Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Altgeld Hall Tower

Illini Union Rec Room

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Illini Union Rec Room, an entertaining place to visit in Urbana. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Illini Union Rec Room

Best Lodging Options Near University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

4 out of 5
1900 South First Street Champaign IL
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

3.5 out of 5
217 N Neil St Champaign IL
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
210 S Race St Urbana IL
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

2.5 out of 5
1200 West University Avenue Urbana IL
Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

3 out of 5
1501 S Neil St Champaign IL
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana
Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

3 out of 5
1417 South Neil Street Champaign IL
Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

2.5 out of 5
602 West Marketview Drive Champaign IL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana

Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana

2.5 out of 5
1907 N Cunningham Avenue Urbana IL
Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana
Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

3 out of 5
2013 South Neil Street Champaign IL
Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana
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