Hill Street Parking Deck
The Hill Street Parking Deck, located at 123 W Hill St, Champaign, IL 61820, with entrances/exits on Hill and Randolph Streets, is the closest parking option for visitors.
- $0.75 per hour from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday ($9.75 daytime maximum)
- No Charge all other times including ALL DAY on Saturdays, Sundays, and City Holidays
- Credit and debit accepted 24/7 at the Exit gates (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express)
- Free Covered Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking
- Free use of the Bicycle Repair Station
- Located on the first floor of the northwest corner of the deck
- Free use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (hourly parking rates apply)
- Located on the 3rd level of the deck (Four Level 2 Chargers)
Additional Transportation/Parking Options
Downtown Champaign also has metered spaces and other parking lots. Maps and parking information can be found on the Downtown Visitor Parking webpage with the City of Champaign. There is also free parking on some side streets in the neighborhoods near OLLI.
Taking an MTD Bus. Nearly all MTD routes have stops at or near the M2 building (where OLLI is located). Find routes and schedules via MTD Maps & Schedules.
Parking Procedures for the Hill Street Parking Deck for Members
For all options, and if you have further questions, please contact the City of Champaign’s Parking Programs Office directly at 217-403-4700, or visit their office at 702 Edgebrook Drive, Champaign. They are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except City Holidays.
Handicapped Placards
If you have a handicapped placard and park in handicapped-designated spaces in the Hill Street Parking Deck, please contact the City of Champaign Parking Programs Office directly for additional information.
Prox Cards
Prox cards allow members to bill all parking charges directly to their credit/debit card and make it easy to enter and exit the parking deck without having to take a ticket.
If you would like to set up a new account and receive a Prox Card (along with the OLLI member discount of 25% off the regular rates), there is a one-time set-up fee of $10. Please contact the City of Champaign Parking Office at 217-403-4700 to set up your new account and let them know you are an OLLI member.
To use the Prox Card: When entering the deck, hold your card in front of the sensor; this will raise the gate, and you will proceed into the parking deck. When leaving the deck, hold your card in front of the sensor; this will raise the gate so you can exit, and it will charge your credit card at the OLLI discounted rate for your parking.
Other payment options for Hill St. Parking Deck
The Hill Street Parking Deck is cashless. You may use credit or debit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) for payment. You may also visit the Parking Programs Office at 702 Edgebrook Drive, Champaign, to purchase two-hour bar codes.
Pay-As-You-Go
To take a ticket upon entering the parking deck and pay the full price when you leave (the pay-as-you-go option) – you will take a ticket upon entering the deck, and you will pay with your credit/debit card after scanning your ticket at the gate on your way out.
- To expedite your exit, there is a Pay-on-Phone option to pay your ticket before leaving. Pay-on-Phone mobile payment is also available for parkers pulling a ticket. The entry ticket includes a QR code that can be scanned and paid before leaving. There is a $0.35/transaction fee per use for Pay-on-Phone.
- Please note that the pay-as-you-go option does NOT offer a discount for OLLI members; you will pay the full price.