For health questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Department of Public Health hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
IDPH has also compiled a list of testing sites across the state, including information on testing eligibility and contact information. Public testing sites offer free testing regardless of insurance, with no need for a doctor’s referral.
Illinois has expanded COVID-19 testing criteria to allow anyone to get tested, regardless of symptoms.
C-U LOCATIONS
Marketplace Mall, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
- State-supported community-based testing site.
- Hours are subject to change depending on supplies. Site may close due to inclement weather. Call the CU Public Health COVID-19 hotline to inquire about weather-related closings: (217) 239-7877
- No appointment or doctor’s referral necessary.
- No insurance required, no charge for testing.
- Drive-through location.
Promise Healthcare, Champaign
- Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m, Monday through Friday.
- Appointment required.
- COVID-19 Care Line: (217) 403-5402.
- Spanish offered on site. Language lines including sign language are available.
OSF Urgo South, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
- Patients must be screened through Pandemic Health or PCP in advance. Call 1-833-OSF-KNOW to schedule an appointment.
- Language line is offered.
Carle Health, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
Christie Clinic Approved Testing Facility, Champaign
- Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Individuals should call their providers and get approval from phone screening.
- Interpreters are available as needed.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LOCATIONS
For the most up-to-date information, visit the U of I’s COVID-19 testing site.
- Uses a saliva-based test as opposed to a nasal swab.
- Individuals should refrain from eating, drinking, brushing teeth, chewing tobacco, mouth washing or gum chewing one hour prior to the test.
- The test is free, but is only available to University of Illinois employees and students. An i-Card or Illini ID is necessary.
The following U of I locations are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (these sites will be open on Election Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Alice Campbell Alumni Center, Urbana
- Campus Recreation Center East, Urbana
- Ice Arena, Champaign
- Illini Union, Urbana
- National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Urbana
- State Farm Center, Champaign
- Student Dining and Residential Programs Building, Champaign
The following U of I locations are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday:
- Activities and Recreation Center, Champaign
- Beckman Institute, Urbana
- Foellinger Auditorium, Urbana
- Funk ACES Library Heritage Room, Urbana
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
This outdoor testing location is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (hours may be affected due to inclement weather):
- Veterinary Medicine Tent, Urbana
OTHER LOCATIONS
CVS, Savoy
- Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Only those who have COVID-19 related symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have been recommended to get tested from a doctor are allowed to get tested. You can check if you qualify at this link.
- Appointment necessary.
OSF PromptCare, Danville
- Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Patients must be screened through Pandemic Health or PCP in advance. Call 1-833-OSF-KNOW to schedule an appointment.
- Language line is offered.
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, Danville
- Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday through Friday.
- Appointment required; approved patients must meet IDPH’s criteria. Limited capacity.
- English, Spanish and the language line are offered.
Carle Danville on Fairchild, Danville
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
Carle Hoopeston Regional Center, Hoopeston
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
CVS, Decatur
- Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Only those who have COVID-19 related symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have been recommended to get tested from a doctor are allowed to get tested. You can check if you qualify at this link.
- Appointment necessary.
Crossing Healthcare, Decatur
- Open from 1–4 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must make an appointment and do a telehealth screening.
- English and Spanish offered on site.
Carle Matton on Hurst, Mattoon
- Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Individuals must call COVID hotline, 217-902-6100, for approval.
- Essential workers as well as Carle staff and patients can get tested with public health approval.
- English, Spanish, French and Mandarin are offered at this site.
Sarah Bush Lincoln, Mattoon
- Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
- Call 217 258-7490 to pre-register.
- Language lines available.
Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington
- Open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
- Appoint required and available only to existing patients. Patients must show symptoms.
- Language lines available.
Reditus and Illinois Department of Public Health Bloomington Testing Site, Bloomington
- Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
- Individuals with symptoms and those who support critical services can get tested via drive-thru or walk-up testing.
Reynolds Street Clinic, Bloomington
- Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
- Patients must be screened through Pandemic Health or PCP in advance. Call 1-833-OSF-KNOW to schedule an appointment.
- Language line is offered.
Public health officials recommend getting a flu shot this year to avoid dual complications caused by COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. Here is where you can get a flu shot in East-Central Illinois.
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