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BRASA XI Conference Information
To register for the BRASA XI Conference please enter this link. There you will find different types of rates for the Conference.
Since the BRASA office is now located at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign this is a new payment system managed by this University. Even if you are not a new member, please register at the "New Registration" page, and at "Type of enrollment" please mark "Renewal membership".
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Travel Information
Air
The University of Illinois' Willard Airport (CMI) is served by American Airlines. The next closest airport is Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), located in Bloomington, Illinois and served by Delta, AirTran, and American Airlines. This airport is approximately 45 minute drive (50 miles/80 kilometers) from campus. Currently, there is no shuttle service offered from the Bloomington airport to Champaign-Urbana.
Comfort Suites, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, and I Hotel offers shuttle service to the Champaign Willard Airport. Ask about arrangements when making your hotel reservation.
Other larger major airports are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - Chicago, Illinois
Midway (MDW) - Chicago, Illinois
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - Indianapolis, Indiana
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - St. Louis, Missouri
Regular shuttle service between the University of Illinois and Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports is available (see below).
Train / Bus /Shuttle Service
Amtrak is the passenger train service available to Champaign-Urbana. There is limited service between Chicago and Champaign.
Shuttle services between Chicago Airports and Champaign-Urbana are:
Lincolnland Express (LEX)
Illini Shuttle
Suburban Express
Driving Directions
- From Bloomington-Normal Regional Airport (BMI)
50 miles/80 kilometers - From Chicago's O'Hare Airport (ORD)
150 miles/240 kilometers
- From Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
136 miles/218 kilometers
- From Indianapolis International Airport, Indiana (IND)
120 miles/190 kilometers
- From Lambert-St Louis International Airport (STL)
185 miles/298 kilometers
Helpful Links
• Champaign County Visitor's Guide
• Campus maps
• Illinois road maps
• Indiana road maps
• Chicago Transit Authority
Hotels
Blocks of rooms have been held at these hotels for participants of the BRASA conference
Comfort Suites/Urbana, Illinois
2001 North Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
217-328-3500
Rooms blocked from Wednesday 9/5 through Saturday 9/8
Rates: $85 per night for single or double
Reservation Method: call the hotel at 217-328-3500; Group Name is BRASA
Online reservation information to come.
Room reservation deadline: 8/12/2012 – after this date, the room block will be released and rooms will only be available on a space and rate available basis.
Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.
Rate includes complimentary breakfast.
Complimentary shuttle service will be available to conference headquarters. Airport shuttle available.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Champaign
101 Trade Centre Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
217-398-3400
Rooms blocked from Wednesday 9/5 through Saturday 9/8
Rates: Single - $94.99; double - $99.99 (includes hot breakfast buffet)
It is best to call the hotel directly at 217-398-3400 for reservations; don't use the Hawthorn 800 phone number. Use the group name "BRASA."
Room reservation deadline: 8/8/2012 – after this date, the room block will be released and rooms will only be available on a space and rate available basis.
Complimentary parking is available at the hotel. Airport shuttle available.
Rate includes complimentary hot buffet breakfast.
1501 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-9970
Rooms blocked from Thursday 9/6 through Sunday 9/9
Rates: $129 per night for 1 or 2 night stay; $119 per night for 3+ night stay.
Several ways to make reservations -
- call the hotel directly at phone 217-352-9970 or toll free reservations number 877-STAYHGI. When making a reservation by phone, use the group name "BRASA."
- Click here to use the online reservation page.
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/C/cmichgi_brasa2/index.jhtml
Room reservation deadline: 8/6/2012 – after this date, the room block will be released and rooms will only be available on a space and rate available basis.
Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Champaign-Urbana
1417 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-9960
Rooms blocked from Thursday 9/6 through Sunday 9/9
Rates: $129 per night for 1 or 2 night stay; $119 per night for 3+ night stay.
Several ways to make reservations -
- call the hotel directly at phone 217-352-9970 or toll free reservations number 877-STAYHGI. When making a reservation by phone, use the group name "BRASA."
- Click here to use the online reservation page.
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/C/cmichgi_brasa2/index.jhtml
Room reservation deadline: 8/6/2012 – after this date, the room block will be released and rooms will only be available on a space and rate available basis.
Rate includes complimentary hot buffet breakfast.
Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.
1900 South First Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
217-819-5000
Rooms blocked from Thursday 9/6 through Saturday 9/8
Rates: $125
Several ways to make reservations -
- call the hotel directly at 217-819-5000 – group name "BRASA."
- online by going to the I Hotel home page at http://stayatthei.com/ and clicking on the orange Attendee Code button on the left side. The Attendee Code for booking online is ABRA
NOTE: When booking online, guests should select "1" for "Number of Attendees" (even if the number of attendees is greater) to book your room for the event!
Cancellations of reservations are accepted until 24 hours PRIOR to arrival. Should cancellation occur on the day of arrival, 100% of the first night stay will be charged. Additional nights will be released to general sale.
Room reservation deadline: 8/9/2012 – after this date, the room block will be released and rooms will only be available on a space and rate available basis.
Complimentary parking is available at the hotel. Airport shuttle available.
1401 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Rooms blocked from Wednesday 9/5 through Saturday 9/8
Rates to be confirmed after 7/1/2012. Current rates are Double $99; Queen $104; King $109. Add $7 for a second guest in the room.
Reservation methods:
Call the hotel directly at 217-333-1241
Online by going to https://www.msiwebbooking.com/production/default.aspx?id=3a6d6e5f-4c34-48ea-8c73-b374f273925b
Click on Group Reservation - Group code is BRASA
Room reservation deadline: 8/5/2012 – after this date, the room block will be released and rooms will only be available on a space and rate available basis.
Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.
Rate includes complimentary continental breakfast.