Quick links to:
To Digital Computer Laboratory (DCL) & Engineering Career Services
1304 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana, IL, 217-333-1960
From I-57; I-74 east
- Take the Lincoln Avenue (exit 183) from I-74
- Travel south on Lincoln Avenue to Springfield Avenue and turn right
- DCL is located 4 blocks west of Lincoln Avenue on the north side of the street
- Engineering Career Services is located within DCL in the southeast corner of the building on the 3rd floor
From I-57; I-72 east
- As you arrive in Champaign, I-72 becomes University Avenue
- Follow University Avenue to the second traffic light at Mattis Avenue and turn right
- Follow Mattis Avenue south to Springfield Avenue and turn left
- Follow Springfield Avenue east for approximately 4 miles
- DCL is located across the street from the Grainger Engineering Library, at the corner of Springfield and Mathews Avenue
- Engineering Career Services is located within DCL in the southeast corner of the building on the 3rd floor
For Digital Computer Laboratory (DCL) & Engineering Career Services Interview Facilities
Reserved Parking
Reserved parking is available near DCL with 3 business days' notice for a $10 per space fee. Reservations can be made online at engineering.illinois.edu/ecs/parking using a major credit card. To confirm parking reservations, please contact ECS at 217/333-1960.
Metered Parking
Metered parking is available throughout campus, including on the streets adjacent to DCL (Springfield Avenue and Mathews Avenue). Additional visitor meters are located in the University Avenue parking deck (B-4) or on the south side of the permit lot (B-1). All metered parking is 75 cents per hour, and a change machine is available in the ECS office. Daily meter tags for select meters are available for a $10 fee per day.
Hotel Guest Parking
Most hotels offer complimentary parking to hotel guests, and some provide complimentary shuttle service. The Hampton Inn and the Illini Union Hotels are within a 5-minute walk to DCL.
Career Fair Parking
Parking for career fairs held at the Illini Union is available at the orange-bagged meters on the streets near the Illini Union.
Hampton Inn Hotel, Urbana, IL
1200 W. University Avenue, Urbana, IL
Reservations: 217/337-1100
Amenities:
- Double room
- Located 3 blocks north of DCL and Engineering Career Services
- High speed wireless internet access throughout hotel
- Indoor pool, exercise room, and spa
- Free parking
- Complimentary hot breakfast
- Adjacent to Perkins Restaurant
Illini Union Hotel, Urbana
1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL
Reservations: 217/333-1241
Amenities:
- Single room
- Located 2 blocks south of DCL and Engineering Career Services
- Free parking
- Access to food court and cafes
- Conference rooms available
iHotel & Conference Center
1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL
Reservations: www.stayatthei.com or 217/819-5000
Recruiters visiting campus for University events can request a discounted University rate of $115. You must book at https://reservations.ihotelier.com/istay.cfm?hotelid=15044&rateplanid=539822 or call the I Hotel Sales Office at (217) 819-5484 to request the discounted rate.
Amenities:
- Located just south of campus in the Research Park
- AAA Four Diamond Quality Standards
- Complimentary luxury transportation services to/from Willard Airport and campus buildings
- High speed internet access
- 24-hour Business Suite
- Onsite full-service restaurant and coffee bar
Other hotels in the Champaign-Urbana area:
Best Western
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott
Hawthorn Suites by Hyatt
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn
Homewood Suites by Hilton
*Please note that Engineering Career Services does not endorse specific hotels. For more information on local accommodations, please visit the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The University of Illinois is serviced by the University of Illinois Willard Airport and two major carriers, American Airlines and Northwest Airlines. For flight information, visit their website: www.flycmi.com. The airport is located approximately 5 miles southwest of the university campus. An airport shuttle to and from campus is available.
Other major airports within a 160-mile radius of Champaign-Urbana include Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Bloomington, IL (BMI), and Indianapolis (IND).
