Transportation on Campus, around town, to and from the area
Air travel and driving directions to campus.
The closest airport is the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, about 15 miles to the northwest via Interstate 380.
Cheaper fares can be found at the Quad Cities International Airport in Moline, IL, but it’s about an hour and fifteen minute drive from Iowa City.
If you live far from campus, you may need a car, and finding parking can be difficult and costly (spots are available in the Hancher commuter lot, but after commuters, they are only available on a first-come, first-served basis). Check out the area bus systems as another option.
Cambus (University Bus Service) - "Fastest way to travel the campus - and it's free!"
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to mdnight, M-F, noon to midnight on weekends.
Limited operation during breaks and summer sessions; no service on university holidays.
SafeRide Fri/Sat. 11:55 pm to 2:12 a.m.
Nite Ride (319-384-1111) - safe late night transportation for women only, 10:00 pm to 3:00 a.m. See route map.
Cambus routes and schedules
Student Semester Bus Pass Program
UI Parking and Transportation home
Uloop/Iowa - Carpools
UI Commuter Programs
Links to Bus Pass Program, 20 Ride Bus Pass, Carpool Matching Service, Rideshare Incentive Program, Van Pooling, Emergency Ride Home Program, Commute Calculator
Parking Services
Parking Top 20 Links
Coralville Transit
Iowa City Transit
SuburbanExpress - Direct Weekend Bus Service between UI and the Chicago Suburbs
Bicycling on campus - parking guide, Metro trails map, bike parking study, rack map, links to other bicycle sites
Bicyclists of Iowa City
Parking Map for Football Games
Travel Times from Iowa City (hrs/min):
Chicago: 3:45
Des Moines: 2:00
Minneapolis: 4:30
Kansas City: 5:30
St. Louis: 5:30
