Taking the train home for the holidays? FREE UIS Transportation Shuttle to the train station: Please call the Gracious Cab Co. so they are aware of your arrival at 217/685-9900.
AMTRAK
The UIS Student Affairs Division will provide free transportation to and from the Springfield AMTRAK station on the following dates and times: (these times may be adjusted based on Amtrak arrival and departure schedules) Please call the Gracious Cab Co. so they are aware of your arrival at 217/685-9900.
| Pick up at the Springfield Amtrak to UIS | Departing UIS to Amtrak Station |
|---|---|
| Date and times | Date and times |
| December 11-16, 2017 | |
| 5:45 AM, 7:45 AM, 9:45 AM, 4:15 PM, 6:15 PM | |
| January 13-15, 2018 | March 10 -11, 2018 |
| 10:15 AM, 12:50 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:40 PM, 10:25 PM | 5:45 AM, 7:45 AM, 9:45 AM, 4:15 PM, 6:15 PM |
| March 17-18, 2018 | May 5-6 & 11-12, 2018 |
| 10:15 AM, 12:50 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:40 PM, 10:25 PM | 5:45 AM, 7:45 AM, 9:45 AM, 4:15 PM, 6:15 PM |
Urgent Care Transportation
The UIS Student Affairs Division will provide free transportation to and from Urgent Care providers in Springfield for non-medical emergency incidents (incidents not requiring an ambulance transport). Students should contact their Resident Director or Res Life Administrative Staff on Duty to get a Gracious cab company pass and assistance with the call.
Special Cab Company Rates
The Gracious Cab Company has offered reduced fare rates for UIS students and staff coming to or leaving campus or going to locations around town. For location fare rates to specific sites, postings will be available on bulletin boards across campus and as a flier in the student newspaper.
See schedule: https://www.uis.edu/sga/resources/transportation-programs/ …