The University of Iowa is located along Interstate 80 in Iowa City, Iowa. It's 250-300 miles west of Chicago, south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, east of Omaha, and north of St. Louis.

Locator Map

Tips for seeking online driving directions
For more specific directions from your home to campus, use an online service such as MapQuest.

Campus Maps
Visitor Parking

Traveling by plane
The Iowa City/Coralville area is served by national and regional airlines flying into the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids (a 20-minute drive from campus), the Quad City International Airport (MLI), and the Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

• Airport Shuttle Service—319-337-2340
• Airport Super Shuttle—319-626-5466 or -5467
• Airport Express—319-385-8000

Traveling by bus
Iowa City is served by Burlington Trailways and Greyhound, and the depot is right downtown near campus. Call the Iowa City depot at 319-337-2127 for more information. Ask about student discounts.

Places to stay
There are dozens of Places to Stay near campus during your visit, including the Iowa House Hotel, a University-owned hotel located in the Iowa Memorial Union.

If you need special assistance
If you or any of your guests have a physical disability that requires special assistance, please contact your academic department as soon as possible to discuss accommodations.

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