Travel

Hotel

I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center

The I Hotel and Conference Center offers a special discounted rate for wedding guests. With high demand during the weekend, rooms are limited, so we encourage you to book early to secure your stay! (Discount code cut off is June 19th)

Discount Code - HASSELL725 Guest Password: d8%pD

Flight

ORD, Chicago O'Hare International Airport

The drive from ORD to Champaign is approximately 135 miles and takes about 2–3 hours.

Train

Amtrak

Amtrak runs several daily trains between Chicago Union Station (accessible from ORD via public transit or rideshare) and Champaign-Urbana Station. The ride takes about 2.5 hours and costs range from $15 to $50, depending on booking and seat class. This is a comfortable and scenic option.

Rental Car

ORD - Rental Cars

Renting a car provides the most flexibility, especially for exploring the Champaign area and making stops along the way. Major car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Budget, operate at ORD. Booking in advance can help secure better rates. Our military guests can utilize their USAA membership for up to 35% off car rentals during their visit. To get up to 30% booking with Avis, please use our code: 20471204283. To get up to 20% booking with Hertz, please use our code: 2287523.

Flight

MDW, Midway International Airport

The drive from MDW to Champaign is approximately 125 miles and takes about 2–2.5 hours, depending on traffic.

Rental Car

MDW - Rental Cars

Renting a car provides the most flexibility, especially for exploring the Champaign area and making stops along the way. Major car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Budget, operate at ORD. Booking in advance can help secure better rates. Our military guests can utilize their USAA membership for up to 35% off car rentals during their visit. To get up to 30% booking with Avis, please use our code: 20471204283. To get up to 20% booking with Hertz, please use our code: 2287523.

Flight

IND, Indianapolis International Airport

The drive from IND to Champaign is approximately 120 miles and takes about 2–2.5 hours, depending on traffic.

Rental Car

IND - Rental Cars

Renting a car provides the most flexibility, especially for exploring the Champaign area and making stops along the way. Major car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Budget, operate at ORD. Booking in advance can help secure better rates. Our military guests can utilize their USAA membership for up to 35% off car rentals during their visit. To get up to 30% booking with Avis, please use our code: 20471204283. To get up to 20% booking with Hertz, please use our code: 2287523.

Train

Peoria Charter Coach

Peoria Charter Coach offers direct bus services from O'Hare to Champaign. The journey takes around 3 hours and costs typically range from $30 to $50. This is one of the most direct and hassle-free ways to get to Champaign without needing to transfer​.

Train

Greyhound & FlixBus

Greyhound and FlixBus also operate between Chicago and Champaign. These buses typically leave from downtown Chicago (not directly from ORD), so additional travel arrangements from the airport are required.

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/ Urbana

Hotel

Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

There will be a shuttle to an from the venue on the day of the wedding from this comfort suites! All reservations need to be made directly through the hotel at 217-328-3500. They must mention the Hassell Wedding when making their reservations to be eligible for the discounted group rate.

Discount Code - Hassell Wedding

Hotel

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

Please make your reservations by Monday, 5/26/25, to receive the group rate. Reservations may also be made by calling.

Discount Code - 10136048

Hotel

Holiday Inn Champaign, an IHG Hotel