University of Illinois Willard Airport, also called CMI, is the airport named for the route to Paxton, Illinois. The drive is about 32.5 miles and takes an estimated 39 minutes. Driving, rideshare and taxi are ways to make the trip.
- Airport: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
- Driving distance: 32.5 miles from CMI to Paxton
- Estimated drive: 39 minutes from CMI to Paxton
- Other options: rideshare and taxi
Where is Willard Airport?
Willard Airport is the airport identified for the Champaign Airport-to-Paxton route. Its airport code is CMI, so look for that code when checking your flight and ground-transport arrangements.
Experience Champaign-Urbana identifies rental-car locations at Willard Airport and elsewhere in the Champaign-Urbana area, so check the pickup location before arranging your onward trip.
How do you drive from CMI to Paxton?
The drive from CMI to Paxton is about 32.5 miles, with a stated travel time of 39 minutes.
Rome2Rio gives those figures for the drive between Champaign Airport (CMI) and Paxton. They offer a useful starting point for planning, but allow for your own schedule and confirm the route before setting out. The journey time is an estimate, not a guarantee.
If you plan to rent a car, Avis, Hertz and National Car Rental are at Willard Airport, at 11 Airport Road, Suite 1, Savoy. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is at 11 Airport Road, Savoy, and at 1212 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. Budget Rental is at 2309 West Bloomington Road in Champaign, not at Willard Airport.
What airport transport options are available?
Driving, rideshare and taxi are options for traveling between CMI and Paxton.
Uber and Lyft operate as rideshare options in the Champaign-Urbana area. Uber’s app can be used to request rides to or from CMI, but taxi rides to or from the airport are not available through Uber. Pickup points may depend on the ride type and airport size, so follow the app’s instructions or the airport’s rideshare-zone signs.
More than two dozen taxi and limousine companies serve the local community; the City of Urbana provides a current list of licensed operators. Check availability and pickup arrangements directly with a provider.
To compare CMI with other airports for a Paxton trip, consider how each option fits your arrival plans in this comparison of airports serving Paxton.
What should you confirm before setting out?
Confirm your transport and pickup details before leaving the airport. Rental-car locations differ, and rideshare pickup instructions can vary, so check the provider’s current directions and your booking details.
C-CARTS provides on-demand service outside the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District service area to Champaign County residents and visitors. Check whether its service fits your trip and confirm current arrangements before relying on it.
From Paxton Inn Motel, Willard Airport is about a 39-minute drive. If you are planning local trips after arriving, options for getting around Paxton can help you think through the next leg.
Before you go: Transport services and pickup arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go, including the relevant airport or transport provider’s site.
FAQs
Is CMI the same airport as Willard Airport?
Yes. University of Illinois Willard Airport is also called CMI.
How far is Paxton from CMI by car?
The driving distance is about 32.5 miles.
Can you get from Willard Airport to Paxton without driving?
Rideshare and taxi are alternatives to driving. On-demand C-CARTS service may also be relevant for trips within its service area.