Champaign (/ ˌ ʃ æ m ˈ p eɪ n / sham-PAYN) is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 88,302 at the 2020 census. The population was 88,302 at the 2020 census. It is the tenth-most populous municipality in Illinois and the fourth most populous city in the state outside the Chicago metropolitan area . [ 3 ]

Champaign offers the best of urban life in a friendly, smaller city. With a world class university and a vibrant downtown, Champaign offers arts, culture, and diversity like no other city our size. Home to the University of Illinois…this is Illini country! World-leading academic programs, life-saving research and innovations, and Big 10 champions.

The City of Champaign encompasses approximately 22.3 square miles of land and is a home-rule municipality of more than 89,000 residents. Through leadership, partnership, and support Champaign continues to grow.

May 15, 2023 · Cozy and welcoming like a small town, but with sophisticated cultural venues and a bustling events calendar, downtown Champaign is an obvious first port of call in the city. Sidewalk cafes abound here, and in summer there are more than 1,700 al fresco seats on these tree-lined streets.

May 29, 2019 · Things to Do in Champaign, Illinois: See Tripadvisor's 19,458 traveler reviews and photos of Champaign tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Champaign. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Downtown Champaign is the heart of a lively entertainment scene with over 35 locally owned restaurants and pubs, a full service hotel, parks, outdoor cafes and much more. With a blend of old and new, the district has quickly emerged as a favorite destination shoppers and diners. Highlights include: Over 1,700 outdoor cafe seats

Champaign, city, Champaign county, east-central Illinois, U.S. Lying about 135 miles (220 km) southwest of Chicago, it adjoins Urbana (east), with which it shares the main campus of the University of Illinois. The cities are often called Champaign-Urbana.

Discover Champaign, Illinois, where you can find local farms with fresh produce and a robust downtown culinary scene offering a variety of cuisines and flavors. Immerse yourself in the local arts and try your hand at a captivating escape room.