Travel Information: #
By plane #
- Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids Airport - Airport Code: CID) This airport is a 20-minute drive away from Iowa City. Airlines flying to the Eastern Iowa Airport are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines. Direct flights are offered between the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropoloitan Airport (DTW).
- Quad City International Airport (Moline Airport - Airport Code: MLI) This airport is a 1-hour drive away from Iowa City.
- Des Moines International Airport (Airport Code: DSM) This airport is a 2-hour drive away from Iowa City.
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (Airport Code: ORD) This airport is a 3.25-hour drive away from Iowa City.
Shuttle services #
- Between the Cedar Rapids Airport and Iowa City:
- Airport Shuttle: http://www.crshuttle.com (advance reservation recommended)
- Of course, you can also rent a car, or call Uber or Lyft.
- Between the Moline Airport and Iowa City: https://www.qcairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation/ (note that the rates tend to be at least $100 each way and reservations have to be made ahead of time)
By train #
- Amtrak: Best stops are likely Chicago or Galesburg, Illinois, depending on direction of travel.
By bus #
Call the Iowa City depot at 319-337-2127 for complete ground transportation options (ask about student discounts!). The bus stop is a few blocks south of campus. Transportation providers include:
Places to Stay #
There are several hotels and B&Bs in downtown Iowa City within walking distance of this workshop.
- Hotel map
- Downtown Iowa City hotels
- Lodging Options (Convention & Visitors Bureau)
- tripadvisor
More info coming soon