Easy Commutes
Getting to workouts, practices, and game days from The Cottages at Illinois is simple. Residents are 8 minutes from the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) and 10 minutes from Gies Memorial Stadium.
The Perfect Balance
UIUC students and student-athletes can stay connected to campus while having space to recharge away from the activity. The Cottages offers a two-story fitness center, private study rooms, a computer lounge, and other student-focused amenities right at home.
Go Illini!
Game days bring plenty of Fighting Illini energy to Urbana-Champaign. Residents can expect busy streets, crowds of students and fans, and plenty of orange and blue throughout the area when Illinois teams are competing at home.
Welcome Home
After practice, class, workouts, or cheering on the Illini, residents can return to spacious cottage-style living with private bedrooms and bathrooms. Two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans also make it possible for groups of teammates or friends to live together.
All-Inclusive Living
Minutes From UIUC Athletics
The Cottages at Illinois puts residents within a short drive of some of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s most important recreation and athletic destinations. The ARC is approximately 8 minutes away, giving students convenient access to one of the university’s primary recreation facilities, while Gies Memorial Stadium is about a 10-minute drive from the community. For student-athletes, that location provides a balance between staying close to the university and having a place to step away from the busier atmosphere around campus. Practices, training sessions, workouts, classes, and home games remain within easy reach, while residents can return to a cottage-style community when they are ready to relax. That balance can also appeal to Illini sports fans. Whether you are heading to a football game, meeting friends before an athletic event, or spending the afternoon watching Illinois compete, you can stay connected to the excitement of UIUC athletics without living directly in the middle of campus activity.
Student-Focused Amenities
Busy schedules do not always leave time for an extra trip to campus. At The Cottages at Illinois, residents have access to a two-story fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment, making it easier to fit a workout into the day. When it is time to focus on academics, private study rooms and a computer lounge with free printing provide dedicated spaces for coursework, projects, and exam preparation. Afterward, residents can relax at the resort-style pool, hot tub, clubhouse, game lounge, or coffee bar. Inside the apartments and townhomes, private bedrooms and bathrooms give residents their own space to recharge. With floor plans ranging from two to four bedrooms, teammates and friends can also choose to live together while still having private spaces of their own.
A Prime Location
Illinois competes in the Big Ten, bringing major college athletics and a strong game-day culture to Urbana-Champaign throughout the year. On home game days, the area around campus comes alive with students, alumni, families, and fans dressed in Illinois orange and blue. Residents at The Cottages can enjoy that energy while still having some separation from the crowds and noise around the heart of campus. After the game, practice, or a long day of classes, you can head back home, spend time with roommates, or take advantage of the community’s indoor and outdoor amenities. For students participating in athletics, living with teammates can also make day-to-day college life easier. The Cottages offers four-bedroom options, giving groups of up to four teammates or friends the opportunity to share a home while maintaining their own private bedrooms and bathrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cottages at Illinois is approximately an 8-minute drive from the University of Illinois Activities and Recreation Center, making it easy to get to workouts, recreation, and other activities on campus.
Gies Memorial Stadium, formerly known simply as Memorial Stadium, is approximately a 10-minute drive from The Cottages at Illinois.
UIUC game days bring more activity throughout the surrounding area, with heavier traffic, groups of fans, and plenty of orange and blue. Residents can stay close to the excitement while returning to a community located away from the busiest areas of campus.
Yes. The Cottages at Illinois offers floor plans with up to four bedrooms, giving groups of friends or teammates the opportunity to live together. Private bedrooms and bathrooms also give each resident their own personal space.
Yes. Residents have access to a two-story fitness center with equipment for cardio and strength training, providing another option for staying active without leaving the community.
A Home For Fighting Illini Fans & Student-Athletes
Stay Close to UIUC Athletics
Whether you compete for the Illini, spend Saturdays cheering from the stands, or simply want to stay active throughout the semester, The Cottages at Illinois keeps you connected to UIUC athletics while giving you room to recharge. Explore our spacious floor plans, student-focused amenities, and cottage-style living near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
