Resources in Champaign-Urbana

Welcome

The Labor Education Program is honored to host hundreds of union members on our campus every year. Since you may be staying with us for a while, and we hope you’ll come back year after year, we’ve put together this guide to help connect you to the resources you need when you’re not in class.

Transportation & Parking

  • MTD – CU Mass Transit District is our local bus services. Rides are just $1!
  • Maps – Campus, Parking, Bike, and other maps

Shopping

  • Illini Union Bookstore – Right on campus, the bookstore has Illini gear and a convenient Starbucks.
  • Gameday Spirit Fighting Illini Fan Store – Two locations in Champaign to get your Illini gear.
  • Lincoln Square Mall – One of the first enclosed malls in the country, you won’t find big chain stores here, but there’s a co-op for your natural food needs, an art store, and some other Urbana treasures.
  • Marketplace Mall – Champaign’s mall has an indoor carousel. Open 11 to 7 daily. Nearby you’ll find Target, fast food, grocery stores, and more.

Entertainment

Health & Wellness