Car service and transportation options at University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
Get to and from the airport with the Uber app. Choose from various ride options. Avoid crowded and slow airport shuttles, and make your connection if you need to transfer between airports.
Private rides
Choose from luxury vehicles, and ride to or from the airport in comfort.
Professional drivers
With Uber, you’ll be matched with top-rated drivers.
Reliable transfers
Take the direct route whether you’re flying out, landing, or traveling between airports.
Uber Reserve makes airport travel easier
Flight tracking
Use your flight details to reserve your ride. Our flight-tracking technology will help ensure that you're notified in the event of flight cancellations or significant delays.*
More benefits
Advanced reservations with upfront pricing
Reserve up to 90 days ahead with the ability to update your trip details if plans change. With Reserve, you’ll be able to lock in your price and avoid surge pricing.*
Flexible change and cancellation options
If you reserve now and your plans change, you can cancel for free until one hour before pickup or if no driver has accepted the trip yet.
How much will my trip cost?
Estimates for average pricing are below. You can get a more accurate price quote for your specific trip by entering your pickup and dropoff locations at the pages linked to the buttons below. If you want to lock in your price, you can schedule a trip ahead and avoid surge pricing.**
Average travel time to/from Champaign
14 minutes
Average price to/from Champaign
$19
Average distance to/from Champaign
7 miles
Premium airport travel options
Try these airport ground transportation choices as alternatives to chauffeur car services.
Larger capacity ride options
If you need more space for large groups, multiple pieces of luggage, or more leg room, we recommend booking one of the following products:
Affordable rides for groups up to 6UberXL
Get directions to your ride
If you’ve reserved a ride, you can check the app to find out when and where to meet your driver. If you’re at the airport, you can also open the app to get step-by-step directions to the pickup area and your driver.
Top questions about CMI car service
- Can I get a price quote for a ride to/from CMI Airport?
The cost of your trip depends on multiple factors like the ride type you request, the distance/duration of the trip, any tolls, and demand at the time.
For the most accurate estimates, you can enter your pickup spot and destination here and get trip prices before you request. When you request, you’ll see your actual price in the app.
- How long will I have to wait for car service at CMI?
Wait times depend on demand in the area, traffic conditions, the type of ride you request, and other factors. We recommend checking the booking screen for estimated pickup times.
- How early should I get to CMI for my flight?
We recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early for international travel. Be sure to check estimated travel times when you request your pickup so that you get to the airport on time.
- How long will my driver wait to pick me up at CMI?
The grace period for you to meet your driver depends on the ride option you choose. For UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL, you can avoid wait time fees by meeting your driver within 2 minutes of their arrival. For Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV, you will have 5 minutes to get to the vehicle. You will be assessed per-minute wait time fees beyond that. Riders with a disability can request a wait time fee waiver. Get more information here.
If you’re unfamiliar with the layout of the airport or where the rideshare pickup point is, we recommend requesting a ride when you’re closer to exiting the arrivals gate.
- How many pieces of luggage will fit in the vehicle I request through Uber?
The luggage capacity varies by Uber ride type. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.**
- What types of cars can I take to and from CMI?
The availability of ride options will vary by time of day, region, and airport guidelines. The best way to get an accurate list is by searching for a ride in the Uber app.
- Is it safe to ride with the Uber app to and from the airport?
All drivers using the Uber app get background checks, and their vehicles undergo inspection. In addition, drivers and their vehicles must adhere to city and airport-specific airport operating procedures and regulatory guidelines. If you have any safety concerns, please visit our safety page.
- Are car seats available for rides from CMI Airport?
By law, small children are required to be in a car seat. Get more information about our safety policies.
- Are pets or service animals allowed in rides with the Uber app from CMI?
Service animals are allowed, and Uber app drivers may not refuse a trip because of the presence of one. For pets, however, it’s recommended that you select Uber Pet when choosing your ride option. Otherwise, it is up to the discretion of the driver; once a driver is assigned, you can message them in the app to make sure. Get more information on animal-related policies.
See other airports near CMI
Not traveling to/from CMI? See information about other airports in the area.
*You will be notified if a flight cancellation occurs more than 1 hour prior to your scheduled pickup time and/or the delay is more than 45 minutes long.
**Your upfront price may change due to factors such as adding stops, updating your destination, significant changes to the route or duration of the trip, or passing through a toll that was not factored into the upfront price.
***Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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