Center for Microanalysis of Materials - Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory - University of Illinois

Travel and Lodging

Travel:

The following University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign web site offers details of traveling to and from the campus:

http://illinois.edu/resourcesfor/visitors/directions.html

There are frequent flights into the University of Illinois-Willard Airport (CMI), which is five miles south of Champaign, just off US 45. Other airports nearby include Chicago O'Hare (ORD) - 150 miles, Indianapolis International (IND) - 120 miles, Lambert St. Louis International (STL) - 180 miles , and Bloomington-Normal Regional (BMI) - 50 miles.

A campus map showing the location of the Materials Research Laboratory.

Accommodations:

Eastland Suites

Hotel accommodations are available at Eastland Suites
1970 North Cunningham Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
For reservations, call 217-367-8331 or 1-800-253-8331 (Reservation code: CMM Workshop).

Rates: Standard double/double: $82/night plus tax Single King Suite: $92/night plus tax

Release date for special workshop rate is May 12, 2009.

The Eastland Suites offers free shuttle service to and from the airport, as well as to and from the Materials Research Laboratory on the days of the workshop. Please contact them in advance if you would like to take advantage of this service.