The 8th Annual PrivaCI Symposium will take place on June 24-25, 2026 in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
Local Accommodations
The iHotel situated on the southwest edge of campus, offers free shuttle service to the airport and Amtrak stations, as well as around campus. It has an onsite restaurant, as well as spa and fitness facilities.
TownePlace Suites is located 2 blocks from the iSchool, where the 8th Annual PrivaCI Symposium will take place.
Hyatt Place Champaign is located downtown, near bars and restaurants, for those who may wish to go out after the conference. Conveniently located near the Amtrak station.
Hotel Royer in Urbana offers an excellent in-house restaurant and reading room.
Transportation
By Air
American Airlines and United fly directly to Willard Airport in Champaign, IL.
Direct Shuttle
- Peoria Charter Coach operates shuttles from both O’Hare and Midway airports.
- Drop-off location: I Hotel and Conference Center or the University of Illinois campus.
- Booking & Schedule: Peoria Charter Website
Amtrak Train
- Amtrak service is also offered directly to Champaign.
Rental Car
- Both airports have rental car services, with an approximate 2.5-hour drive to Urbana-Champaign.
- Route:
- Follow I-294 S to I-57 S
- Take Exit 235A for University Ave
- On-campus parking information is available.
Uber/Lyft
- Uber and Lyft rides from Chicago airports to Urbana-Champaign typically range from $200–$300 (subject to demand).
- Travel time: 2.5 to 3 hours.
For more information follow the official link.
Childcare
For anyone traveling with family, a variety of on-campus summer camp options are available, supporting different age ranges: