Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Champaign more easily: To get to Champaign, you can fly into Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard), the closest major airport, which is located 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from the city center. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Champaign-Urbana Station.