Guide to Graduate Life
at Illinois
Transportation
Facilities & Services Parking Department
The Facilities & Services Parking Department is located at 1110 W. Springfield, Room 201 Public Safety Building. If you drive to campus, please note that there is limited metered parking available. The CashKey provides a cashless way to use parking meters that are located throughout the University District. A shuttle permit can be purchased and allows parking in the Shuttle area of lot E14 (First and Kirby) where there is access to the shuttle bus route. Visit the Parking Web site at www.fs.uiuc.edu/parking or call 333-3530 for further information.
Bicycles and Motorcycles
All motorcycles and mopeds require a permit and must park in designated "Motorcycle Parking Permitted" areas. These areas are designated on the campus map. Bicycle registration is offered through the Facilities & Services Parking Department and is free of charge. Bicycle parking racks have been strategically placed throughout campus to accommodate your needs. Biking is a convenient, fast, and inexpensive way to get around the large campus. To avoid theft, purchase a strong lock (such as a U-lock) and lock your bike whenever you leave it. Visit the Parking Web site at www.parking.uiuc.edu/ or call 333-3530 for further information.
Motorist Assistance Program
The Facilities & Services Parking Department offers motorist assistance to anyone on campus if you have a dead battery, run out of gas, have a flat tire, or lock your keys in your vehicle. Any time you need assistance between 7:00 a.m. Monday thru 7:00 a.m. Saturday, call our motorist assistance number: 244-HELP (4357). Visit the Parking Web site at www.parking.uiuc.edu/ or call 333-3530 for further information.
Local Transportation
Getting around Urbana-Champaign by bus is easy using the local transit system called the Mass Transit District or MTD. Because your student fees include a transportation fee, your i-card works as your bus pass, giving you unlimited free access to all buses at all times! You can pick up a brochure with route and schedule information from the Information Desk in the Illini Union, on any bus, or, online at www.cumtd.com. In it you will find additional information about discounted passes and tokens for school-age children and spouses. The MTD also offers the SafeRides program that is available during hours when regular bus service is not in operation. Call 265-RIDE (7433). For additional information visit the Mass Transit District Web site at www.cumtd.com/ridingmtd/services/SafeRide.aspx.
Out-of-town Transportation
Urbana-Champaign's proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis makes travel to surrounding metropolitan centers easy. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses operate out of the Illinois Terminal at 45 E. University, C. Willard Airport, in nearby Savoy, is accessible by the MTD Airbus. For more information contact, call or visit these sites:
- Amtrak Station, 45 E. University, C, 352-5905, www.amtrak.com
- Greyhound Bus Lines, 45 E. University, C, 352-4150, www.greyhound.com
- Willard Airport, 244-8600, www.flycmi.com
