Accommodations

Follow the link to our lodging section and check out what we have to offer.

Facilities

Interstate Center
2301 W. Market St.
Bloomington
Ph:309/829/3976
Fax:309/829/8129
www.interstatecenter.com

This spacious 170 acre complex is perfect for the small business meeting or the major trade show or convention, car shows, live stock events, flea markets and auctions. We have state of the art audio and visual equipment, high speed internet access, catered food and concessions.

The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center
1601 Jumor Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704-0502
PH: 309/662-2020
Fax: 309/665-5617
www.chateauhotel.biz

The Chateau is a unique themed full service hotel & conference center offering 180 beautifully designed guest rooms and 9000 square feet of meeting space. Located at the crossroad of five major thoroughfares, the Chateau is an excellent destination for conventions, conferences and meetings.

Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center
1801 Eastland Drive
Bloomington, IL 617604
Ph: 309/662-0000
Fax: 309/664-5733
www.eastlandsuitesbloomington.com

Eastland Suites has 112 guest rooms, of which 88 are completely furnished suites. Eastland Suites Conference Center can accommodate groups of 300 people with over 3200 square feet for banquet space and full service catering in a smoke free environment. Our courteous staff and award winning chef are the perfect hosts for your luncheon or dinner party needs.

Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center
One Lyon Court
Bloomington, IL 61701
Ph: 309/829-8111 - 800/527-1133
Fax: 309/829-1811

Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center is a new facility located close to Mitsubishi Motorway and the Interstate Center at the intersection of I-55/74 and the Market Street exit 1601A. The hotel was designed with the comfort of the guest in mind. Each guest room has plenty of amenities including high-speed internet access. The property also has a lovely indoor swimming pool and exercise facility.

Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal
8 Traders Circle
Normal, IL 61761
Ph: 309/452-8300 - 800/HOLIDAY
Fax: 309/454-6722
www.il-hotels.com

The Holiday Inn is a 160-room full-service conference hotel, conveniently located on I-55 at exit 165. The hotel features a spacious atrium-style lobby, indoor pool, restaurant, Night Games sports lounge & banquet/meeting space that accommodates 700 people.

Illinois State University Conference Services
Normal, IL 61790-8610
Ph: 309/438-2160 Fax: 309/438-5364
www.conferences.ilstu.edu

Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium
Normal, IL 61790-2640
Ph: 309/438-2222 Fax: 309/438-5167
Redbird Arena
Normal, IL 61790-2660
Ph: 309/438-2000 Fax: 309/438-3513

Illinois State University’s unique blend of facilities can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000. Illinois State University offers your organization state-of-the-art meeting rooms and auditoriums, classrooms equipped with advanced technology, quality food service, residence hall accommodations for 7,000 recreational facilities, business support services, and a rich cultural environment.

Illinois Wesleyan University
300 E. Beecher
Bloomington, IL 61701
Ph: 309/556-3591
Fax: 309/556-3584
www.iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University has completed a decade-long building program that has made its campus an ideal destination for conferences and meetings. The modern, will-appointed facilities offer both variety and flexibility and range from the classic classrooms to small seminar rooms to larger auditoriums. All these venues are connected to the University’s computer network and feature the latest technology. New residence halls, including the suites-only Harriet Rust House, afford excellent overnight accommodations. The Shirk Center is one of the finest athletic facilities in the region. The University’s two newest facilities are the Ames Library, a five-floor, 103-square-foot building, and Hansen Student Center, which features several multi-purpose facilities, the University’s bookstore, a coffee shop, and a campus pub.

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
10 Brickyard Dr.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Ph. 309/664-6446 - 800/333-3333
Fax: 309/664-6135
www.radisson.com

The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center is located in the heart of Central Illinois at the corner of Brickyard Drive and Veteran’s Parkway in Bloomington. Boasting 185 guest rooms and 12 suites, the hotel also offers 15,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate up to 800 people. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted in your convention hotel- and then some.

Ramada Hotel Bloomington/Normal
1219 Holiday Dr.
Bloomington, Il 61704
Ph: 309/662-5311 - 800/385-0000
Fax: 309/662-0342
www.ramadabloomington.com

The Ramada Hotel Bloomington/Normal offers a unique alternative for any banquet or meeting. Enclosed banquet rooms are available: however, the most requested is the newly renovated open-atrium. This spacious area will seat up to 250 guests comfortably. The hotel includes: 209 guest rooms, complimentary breakfast, shuttle service and a full service lounge. Contact our professional sales staff to book your next event at Ramada Hotel.”

Services

Site Selection
Site Selection/Planning Assistance
Our staff will research rates and availability of local facilities/ hotels for your event. We are happy to coordinate tours of any facility.

Pre-Event
News Release
Our area prides itself on the events we host. At your direction, we will develop and submit a news release to all local media detailing your event. Information for the news release is required at least three weeks prior to your event.

Literature/Maps
Please let us know if you would like any information on the Bloomington-Normal Area for your participants. We can provide you with Visitors Guides, Brochures, Maps and a Calendar of Events.

Tour Assistance
With unique and exciting attractions, your attendees will have a great time in Bloomington-Normal. Our area offers historical tours, cultural activities, arts & theater, educational experiences, golf, shopping and nightlife. Let us know if we can help schedule some exciting activities for spouses and family members during the event.

Coupons
Let us provide your group with coupons filled with savings from our area businesses.

On-Site
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!
We can arrange for local dignitaries to welcome your attendees to our city.

Registration Assistance
For every 100 rooms per night you use in McLean County, we offer four free hours of on-site registration assistance services.

Name Badges
We will provide name badges for your attendees at 50 cents a piece. We will need a complete list of names three weeks prior to your conference. The name badge can hold up to three lines of text.

Services-at-a-Glance

Events with less than 5,000 Attendees
or less than 100 hotel rooms per night receive:
• Visitor Guides
• Tear-Off Maps
• Literature
• News Release
• Calendar of Events Listing
• Name Badges at cost

Events with more than 5,000 Attendees
or more than 100 hotel rooms per night receive:
• Visitor Guides
• Tear-Off Maps
• Literature
• News Release
• Calendar of Events Listing
• Visitor Guide Annual Calendar Listing
• Event Listing in CVB Ads
• Registration/Planning Assistance
(4 hours for every 100 rooms per night)
• Name Badges at cost

Events with more than 10,000 Attendees or more than 1,000 hotel rooms per night receive:
• Visitor Guides
• Tear-Off Maps
• Literature
• News Release
• Calendar of Events Listing
• Visitor Guide Annual Calendar Listing
• Event Listing in CVB Ads
• Registration/Planning Assistance
(4 hours for every 100 rooms per night)
• Name Badges at no cost
• Sponsorship

Transportation

In addition to hospitality and meeting facilities offered to guests, The Bloomington Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offer several forms of transportation to meet every need of mobilization to, from, and around the Bloomington-Normal area.

Amtrak
Bloomington [Normal], IL
Amtrak makes regular stops in Bloomington-Normal with daily routes to and from Chicago and St. Louis. Click here for a schedule.

Airports
The Air Service You Need from an Airport you'll Love. The Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal has everything you need and more in an airport.  In addition to air service to every corner of the globe, the convenience of an airport that is centrally located in the heart of Illinois and easy to use, free parking and parking shuttle service, the CIRA terminal building's atmosphere puts you at ease as you travel.

Located two miles east of Veteran's Parkway on Route 9 in Bloomington, CIRA features four airlines, five car rentals and several retail shops.  In addition, a business center open to the general public, conference rooms and a VIP lounge cater to our busy business travelers.

Enjoy the Journey!

Charter Bus
PEORIA CHARTER COACH COMPANY is a third generation, family-owned-and-operated business with over 60 years of continuous service and provides Bloomington-Normal with daily routes to and from Chicago. Check out there services by visiting their website.