AMTRAK and Cab Service
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 |
| August 21-25, 2019 | November 26-27, 2019 |
| 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 |
| November 30 & December 1, 2019 | December 9-14, 2019 |
| 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 |
| January 11-12, 2020 | March 6-7, 2020 |
| 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 14-15, 2020 | May 1-2 & 8-9, 2020 |
| 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.
Students requiring X-rays or other off campus medical services as directed by the UIS Health Center, at the time of service, can request free transportation. Students can request this transportation at the Health Center front desk and their staff will provide a pass and assist with the call to Gracious Cab Company.
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Transportation to and from the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport during move-in and move-out weeks can be arranged by calling the Office of International Student Services at 206-6678.
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, call Gracious Cab at 217-685-9900.