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Illinois vs. UConn • Friday, December 4, 2026 • Tip-Off TBD • United Center, Chicago

Join Illini Rebounders and other Fighting Illini fans for an exciting trip to Chicago as the Fighting Illini take on UConn at the United Center!

This will be the fourth meeting between Illinois and UConn in four seasons, including last season’s National Semifinal matchup. The Huskies have gotten the better of the Illini in recent meetings, so let’s head to Chicago and help the Orange and Blue even the score!

The Illini Rebounders Bus Trip Includes:

• Luxury Peoria Motor Coach transportation from Champaign to the United Center and back
• Convenient departure from the State Farm Center
• Departure 4.5 hours before tip-off — currently expected to be around 2:30 p.m., with the bus departing Chicago approximately 30 minutes after the game
• Jimmy John’s sandwich, chips and soft drinks included
• Two complimentary beer/seltzer tickets included
• Bathroom on the bus
• Option to attend a free Illini pregame event near the United Center (details coming), or be dropped off directly at the arena
• Game tickets are not included in the bus-trip price; tickets may be purchased separately through the Ticketmaster:

Illinois v. UCONN Tickets Chicago, IL | Ticketmaster

Bus Trip Pricing

Illini Rebounders Members: $70 per person

Non-Members: $90 per person

Space will be limited, so reserve your seat early! If there is sufficient demand, additional buses may be added.

Game Information

Illini Rebounders has also secured a limited block of tickets in Section 330, Rows 9 and 10, available for $50.00 each. The tickets give bus-trip participants an opportunity to sit together with other Fighting Illini fans, enjoy a good view of the action, and make the overall trip to and from the United Center a little more convenient.

These tickets are available only to those participating in the Illini Rebounders bus trip. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact us through the Rebounders email, and someone will reach out to coordinate your purchase.

Come along, wear your Orange and Blue, and help the Illini take over the United Center!

I-L-L!!