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CMI University of Illinois Willard Airport

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University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) serves Champaign. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACMI
ICAOKCMI
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation230 m

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The airport in numbers

University of Illinois Willard Airport — facts & history

We pulled University of Illinois Willard Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 211,118 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 219,756 in 2018.

Passengers / year
211,118
as of 2019
Peak traffic
219,756
in 2018
Elevation
230 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Champaign

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from University of Illinois Willard Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Champaign ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from University of Illinois Willard Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at University of Illinois Willard Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near University of Illinois Willard Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Champaign shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from University of Illinois Willard Airport to the centre of Champaign?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from University of Illinois Willard Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Champaign?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from University of Illinois Willard Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from University of Illinois Willard Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is University of Illinois Willard Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on University of Illinois Willard Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at University of Illinois Willard Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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