Student rides
Parkland College rides home, airport runs & game day
Champaign, Illinois· two-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Champaign and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Champaign connects to the relay grid near Champaign, IL (3 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Champaign → Lafayette, IN87 mi · $10–$20
- Champaign → Springfield, IL91 mi · $10–$20
- Champaign → Peoria, IL94 mi · $10–$20
- Champaign → Chicago, IL146 mi · $20–$35
- Champaign → St. Louis, MO170 mi · $20–$40
- Champaign → South Bend, IN174 mi · $25–$40
- Champaign → Evansville, IN177 mi · $25–$40
- Champaign → Rockford, IL180 mi · $25–$40
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Champaign
Parkland College student travel FAQ
- How do Parkland College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Champaign bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Champaign cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.