Want to get your message out in our community? Advertising on MTD buses and vans is a great way to reach thousands of people every day! Our buses travel throughout the community year-round, and we offer a wide range of advertising options, both inside and outside the bus, as well as on digital kiosks at high-traffic stops.

Whether you are looking to build brand awareness, promote a new location, or drive foot traffic, MTD will help you select the advertising formats that best support your goals. Just to note, MTD does not provide graphic design services or support.

Market Overview

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) provides fixed-route, on-demand, and ADA Paratransit bus and van service to the cities of Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, and the University of Illinois campus.

MTD’s 118 bus fleet serves more than 2000 stops across the District, providing the opportunity for advertisers to speak directly to consumers on a daily basis where no other outdoor advertising exists.

Fast Transit Facts:

  • 71% of riders are employed
  • 79% of riders are aged 25-54, the most economically active years
  • 9% of the local workforce uses public transportation

Available Ad Space

Advertising Rates

Current Promotion: A 50% discount will be applied to Production, Installation, and Removal fees for all contracts. Graphic support not included.

40' Buses

40 foot bus ad rates

Location Monthly Rate (each) Production, Installation, and Removal (one-time fee) Size (L x H)
Kings (street side) $300 $220/sign 144" x 30"
Queens (curb side) $250 $140/sign 88" x 30"
Tails (rear) $225 $70/sign 66" x 15"
Interior Cards (99 buses) $500 $600/set of 99 17" x 11"

60' Buses

60 foot bus ad rates.

Location Monthly Rate (each) Production, Installation, and Removal (one-time fee) Size (L x H)
Kings (street side) $250 $220/sign 137" x 30"
Queens (curb side) $250 $80/sign 66" x 21"
Interior Cards (19 buses) $250 $200/set of 19 17" x 11"

Large Format Rates (40ft buses only)

Large format ad rates

Location Monthly Rate (each) Production, Installation, and Removal (one-time fee) Size (L x H)
King Kong (street side) $550 $2,370 each 218" x 97"
Queen Kong (curb side) $500 $1,740 each 134" x 97"
Tail Wrap $525 $1,540 each Entire back exterior of the bus
Side Wrap $750 $5,800 each Curbside OR street side exterior
Full Wrap $1,300 $12,500 each Full bus exterior

Additional Opportunities

  • Digital Space on more than 30 passenger information kiosks all over town

If you are interested in partnering with MTD, please view our sponsorship tab.

Contact

Please reach out to the Advertising Specialist for information on rates and availability.

Advertising Specialist