Regional jet on the tarmac at a central Illinois airport
WHERE WE OPERATE

Two airports. One mission.

Ion Grove is bringing autonomous, locally-stocked concessions to the regional airports that connect central Illinois to the rest of the world — starting at CMI and SPI.

THE TRANSFORMATION

From dark storefronts to vibrant concessions.

For years, travelers passing through central Illinois regional airports faced the same story: shuttered retail, vending machines, and the occasional stale snack. The concession spaces existed — the energy didn't. Ion Grove changed that. By deploying Mashgin-powered self-checkout kiosks stocked with locally sourced goods, we turned empty square footage into a genuine sense of place. Whether you're boarding a regional jet to Chicago, catching a private charter, or heading out on a 737 to a vacation destination, you now leave with something worth eating — and something that actually reflects where you're from.

Mashgin self-checkout kiosk inside an airport terminal
< 10 secAverage checkout time
100%Locally curated products
2Active airport locations
ZeroLines. No cashier needed.

Serving regional jet passengers, private charter travelers, and 737 flyers heading to vacation destinations — all from the same kiosk.

University of Illinois Willard Airport terminal exterior
CMIActive

University of Illinois Willard Airport

Savoy, IL

Willard Airport serves the Champaign-Urbana metro and the University of Illinois community. Located in Savoy, just south of campus, CMI connects central Illinois to major hubs including Chicago O'Hare and Dallas-Fort Worth. The airport handles a mix of regional jet service, private charters, and seasonal leisure routes — a diverse traveler base that Ion Grove's locally-stocked kiosks are built to serve.

11 Airport Road, Savoy, IL 61874
American Eagle · United Express · Charter service
Single terminal, 4 gates
Official airport website
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport terminal exterior
SPIActive

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Springfield, IL

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Springfield and central Illinois. Named for the 16th President who called Springfield home, SPI connects state government travelers, business passengers, and leisure flyers to major hubs. The airport serves regional jets and seasonal 737 service to vacation destinations — travelers who move fast and want quality options before they board.

1200 Capital Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
American Eagle · United Express · Seasonal leisure routes
Single terminal, 6 gates
Official airport website
LOCAL PARTNERS

The best of central Illinois, brought planeside.

Every product in our kiosks is sourced from local and regional makers. These are the businesses that define the flavor, craft, and character of central Illinois — and now travelers get to take a piece of that with them.

Are you a local maker or food producer?

We're always looking for the next great central Illinois product to put in front of travelers. Reach out and let's talk about getting your goods planeside.

Become a Partner

Bring Ion Grove to your airport.

We're actively expanding to additional regional airports across Illinois and beyond. If you're an airport operator or a local vendor who wants to be part of what we're building, let's talk.

Ion Grove

Airport Concessions, Reimagined.

Autonomous Mashgin self-checkout kiosks stocked with local goods and regional foods — brought planeside at CMI and SPI.

Get in Touch

Whether you're planning for today's travelers or tomorrow's, Ion Grove is ready to move with you.

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+1 (217) 974-6580[email protected]60 Hazelwood Drive
Champaign, IL 61820

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CMI · SPI · More airports coming soon