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Making Travel Arrangements
The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Traveling by plane
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID) is about 20 minutes from our campus and has Airport Shuttle & Taxi Services offering ground transportation from the airport to Iowa City.

Other major airports in Iowa include the Quad City International Airport (MLI), which is about an hour from Iowa City, and the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is about two hours from Iowa City.

Traveling by bus
Burlington Trailways, Greyhound, and Megabus provide ground transportation to Iowa City. Call the Iowa City depot at 319-337-2127 for more information. Ask about student discounts.

Traveling by car
Iowa City is about two hours east of Des Moines and three to four hours west of Chicago on Interstate 80.

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.
Also, review the Special UI Visitor Rates at Local Hotels (though discount rates are not available on football or graduation weekends).

If you need special assistance
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you or any of your guests are a person with a disability who requires special assistance during your campus visit, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss accommodations. Contact the Admission Visitors Center at 800-553-4692, 319-335-1566, or by e-mail at campus-visits@uiowa.edu.

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