Illinois Field
Champaign, IL
601 E West Kirby Avenue 61820
VENUE GUIDE
Illinois Field
Plan more than your event at Illinois Field. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
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Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Illinois Field
Make the event easier by staying close to Illinois Field and the surrounding Champaign area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (1,704 reviews)
Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (626 reviews)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (664 reviews)
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/ Urbana
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,041 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Illinois Field & the Area
Illinois Field is an event venue in Champaign, IL. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Illinois Field for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Houlihan's
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (632 reviews)
Spice Box
0.6 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)
University YMCA
0.7 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Illinois Field.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (18 reviews)
Allen Hall and Unit One LLC
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (77 reviews)
Y-Thai
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Illinois Field.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (30 reviews)
Merry Ann's Diner
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Illinois Field.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,198 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Illini Inn
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Illinois Field.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (168 reviews)
Joe's Brewery
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (420 reviews)
Legends
0.9 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (749 reviews)
Murphy's Pub
1.0 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,101 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Sinclaire’s Coffee
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Illinois Field for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (13 reviews)
Array Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (36 reviews)
Bevier Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (38 reviews)
Espresso Royale Cafe - Oregon Street
0.8 mi from the venue
Coffee near Illinois Field for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (445 reviews)
Espresso Royale Cafe Campustown
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (228 reviews)
Espresso Royale Cafe
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (354 reviews)
Museums
Champaign County History Museum at the Historic Cattle Bank
1.4 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (21 reviews)
Anita Purves Nature Center
2.4 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (287 reviews)
Attractions
University of Illinois Round Barns
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (16 reviews)
Krannert Art Museum
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Illinois Field.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (338 reviews)
South Quad
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (161 reviews)
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)
Morrow Plots
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (28 reviews)
University of Illinois Arboretum
0.7 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (929 reviews)
Shopping
Johnstowne Center
0.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (51 reviews)
Shoppes of Knollwood
1.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (119 reviews)
Lincoln Square Mall
1.5 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (1,192 reviews)
Windsor Galleria
2.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (31 reviews)
Savoy Plaza
2.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,034 reviews)
Old Farm Shops
2.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (468 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Illinois Field. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Houlihan's
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Illinois Field.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (632 reviews)
Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Illinois Field.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (600 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Illini Inn
0.8 mi from the venue
Drinks near Illinois Field after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (168 reviews)
Joe's Brewery
0.9 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (420 reviews)
Legends
0.9 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (749 reviews)
Murphy's Pub
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,101 reviews)
Getting to Illinois Field
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Illinois Field in Champaign, IL. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District serves Champaign, IL. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Illinois Field.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Illinois Field hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Illinois Field have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: baseball; concerts; major live events
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