Driving directions

125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52242

Get driving directions from Google to the Iowa Memorial Union

From Interstate 80:

  1. Take Exit #244 and turn south on Dubuque St.
  2. Follow Dubuque St. south to Market St.
  3. Turn right onto Market Street which is a one-way street
  4. Get in the left lane to park in the IMU Parking Ramp (link) or in the short-term spots in front of the IMU
  5. Get in the right lane to park in the North Campus Ramp (link)
  6. The parking area South of the IMU is closed for public parking; only construction and delivery vehicles are permitted in this area
 

From US 6*:

*NOTICE: There is a 10' 5" maximum height clearance if you choose this route!

  1. Follow US 6 to Iowa Avenue
  2. Turn east onto Iowa Ave.
  3. Follow Iowa Ave. to Madison St.
  4. Turn left on Madison St.
  5. Follow Madison to park in the IMU Parking Ramp or in the North Campus Ramp

Parking at the IMU

The IMU has short-term parking in front of the building on Madison Street. Download the ParkMobile app to pay for the 1-hour rate of $1.75. Click here to learn about other mobile payment options.

The closest ramps are the IMU Parking Ramp and the North Campus Ramp. The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation office maintains parking facilities on campus.  The parking area South of the IMU will be closed for public parking beginning July 7, 2025; after this date only construction and delivery vehicles will be permitted in this area. 

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IMU Parking Ramp

120 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242

Access to this facility is on North Madison Street across the street from the east side of the Iowa Memorial Union.

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North Campus Ramp

340 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242

Access to this facility is at the North end of Madison Street by North Hall.