Huff Hall is a University of Illinois campus venue at 1206 South Fourth Street in Champaign, about 24.9 miles from a two-star motel in Paxton. Its basketball history and campus setting make it a destination for university events; check the venue’s location and parking details before you set out.
- Address: 1206 South Fourth Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820
- Campus context: Huff Hall was home to Illinois basketball from 1925 to 1963.
- Parking: Several campus lots and a parking structure are within walking distance.
Finding Huff Hall
Huff Hall is on the University of Illinois campus at 1206 South Fourth Street in Champaign. Use that street address as your destination when planning the trip from Paxton.
The building served as the home of Illinois basketball from 1925 to 1963. During that period, Illinois won 339 of 418 games at Huff Hall, claimed eight Big Ten championships, and made two NCAA Final Four appearances.
Driving from Paxton and campus arrival
For a drive from Paxton, enter Huff Hall’s street address in your navigation app and follow its current directions into Champaign. Once you reach campus, check the university parking map for lot directions and filters by parking-space type.
Campus parking rules and access can vary, so check the official site before you go. For local trip planning before you leave, see getting around Paxton.
Events, tickets and schedules
Huff Hall hosts university events, but event schedules and ticket arrangements depend on the individual event. Check the relevant University of Illinois event or athletics listing for current details before travelling, and confirm the event’s entry instructions so you know where to go when you arrive.
The building’s long basketball association gives the venue a distinctive campus history, while current events bring people there for different reasons. Use the event information for your specific visit to plan arrival and entry. A theatre outing from Paxton is covered in this guide to Theatre at Ewing.
Parking and building access
Several campus parking choices are within walking distance of Huff Hall. The parking structure at Fourth and Pennsylvania has metered parking for $1.25 per hour Monday through Saturday through the Mobile Meter app; parking is free on Sundays. It is a 6-minute walk, 0.3 miles from Huff Hall.
- The Art & Design Building lot (E18) is free after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends, with a 4-minute walk, 0.2 miles from Huff Hall.
- The Education Building lot (E2) is free after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends, with an 8-minute walk, 0.4 miles from Huff Hall.
- The northeast quadrant of State Farm Center is free when there is no State Farm Center event; it is a 12-minute walk, 0.6 miles from Huff Hall.
Parking conditions and building access can change. Confirm the rules for your visit with the University of Illinois before you leave, especially if your event has its own arrival instructions.
FAQs
Is Huff Hall on the University of Illinois campus?
Yes. Huff Hall is a university venue in Champaign.
What was Huff Hall used for historically?
It served as the home of Illinois basketball from 1925 to 1963.
Can parking be free near Huff Hall?
Some campus parking options have free periods or conditions. Check the university’s current parking guidance for the rules that apply to your visit.