General Information
Location
The workshop will held at the NCSA Building on the Urbana-Champaign campus of the University of Illinois, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana.
Driving directions to NCSA
Airport
Willard Airport (CMI) is the closest commercial location. Willard is owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The Holiday Inn (217-328-7900) offers free 24-hour shuttle service to and from Willard Airport.
Other nearby airports are:
- Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), Bloomington, Illinois
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND), Indianapolis, Indiana
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, Illinois
You can also reach Champaign-Urbana via train.
Parking
Some metered parking is available on Clark Street and in the parking garage, both directly in front (north) of the NCSA Building.
Please note that Clark Street is one-way (west to east) in front of the NCSA Building.
Internet Access
Wireless Internet access is available throughout the NCSA Building. A log-in and password will be provided to you when you check in for the event you are attending.
Dining and Entertainment
There are myriad dining options in Urbana-Champaign. If you walk a few from the NCSA Building to downtown Champaign, you can find Chinese, Thai, fusion and sushi restaurants; coffee shops and a bakery; bars offering burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads and snacks; a traditional Italian restaurant and an Italian wine bar; a late-night diner; and a fine-dining steak-and-seafood restaurant.
The Champaign County Conventions and Visitors Bureau provides information on things to do and see in Urbana-Champaign. The local arts organization 40 North/88 West also lists local music, theater, and arts happenings. The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts offers a variety of musical and theatrical entertainment.
Contact
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact:
Jennie File
jfile@ncsa.uiuc.edu
217-244-8859
OR
Sandie Kappes
skappes@ncsa.uiuc.edu
217-244-2170
