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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Urbana travel guide

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You're Going to Love Urbana

With a population of 41,250, Urbana is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Urbana deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Urbana

Urbana in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Urbana in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Urbana in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Urbana, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Urbana

Plane

When flying to Urbana, you’ll arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Urbana include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Urbana departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 4h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Urbana.

Car

Another option to get to Urbana is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 202 km from Urbana. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Urbana. The most popular bus station is Urbana Florida Ave Residence Hall, located 1.7 km from downtown Urbana. Urbana Illinois St Residence Hall - 919 W Illinois St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Urbana, you’ll arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Urbana include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Urbana departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 4h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Urbana.

Car

Another option to get to Urbana is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 202 km from Urbana. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Urbana. The most popular bus station is Urbana Florida Ave Residence Hall, located 1.7 km from downtown Urbana. Urbana Illinois St Residence Hall - 919 W Illinois St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Urbana

PIAGreater Peoria
SPISpringfield Capital
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Urbana

Lufthansa
Good (7,055 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,865 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,705 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,467 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (834 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,178 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,831 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (473 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Urbana

Most booked hotels in Urbana

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Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 436 reviews)
$125+
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Best Western Paradise Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 269 reviews)
$108+
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Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana
2 stars
Good (7.9, 428 reviews)
$135+
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Best Western University Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 191 reviews)
$102+
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Eastlake Suites
2 stars
Good (7.3, 717 reviews)
$92+
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Motel 6 Urbana Il
2 stars
Good (7.1, 374 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Urbana

Renting a car in Urbana costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Urbana.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Urbana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Urbana is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Urbana costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Urbana.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Urbana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Urbana is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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