Buses

The public transit system in Champaign-Urbana makes traveling to and from Research Park easy.

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District’s bus routes cover the University of Illinois campus, Champaign-Urbana, and surrounding communities.

University of Illinois students, staff, and faculty can ride the Champaign-Urbana MTD buses for free; for those not affiliated with the University, annual and monthly passes are available for reasonable rates.

24 Link Bus Route

Champaign-Urbana MTD’s 24 Link route makes transportation by bus seamless between central campus and the Research Park.

This weekday daytime route connects several areas of campus with a 15-minute commute, creating a much more direct option for those traveling between most Grainger College of Engineering buildings and Research Park. It also provides direct access from Research Park to the Siebel Center for Design, the new campus hub for design thinking.

Other stops include:

  • The ARC
  • Siebel Center for Design
  • Main Library
  • ECE Building
  • Beckman Institute
  • Siebel Center for Computer Science
  • Illini Union
  • Carle Hospital campus
  • Illinois Street Residence Hall