Parking at the IMU

The Hubbard Park (south) parking lot is now closed except for service vehicles. (August 2025)
A limited number of 60-minute parking spots are available in front of the IMU on Madison Street; parking fees are $2.10/hour and are paid through the Park Mobile app. 
Bike racks are available on the north and south ends of the IMU. 
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IMU Parking Ramp

120 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242

Distance: 200 feet, 1 minute walk

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

Distance: .2 miles, 5 minute walk

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

Further away

library parking lot

Library Lot

123 Museum Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Distance: .2 miles, 5 minute walk

Access to this facility is on South Madison Street.

image of the Hancher parking lot map

Hancher Lot

300 North Riverside Drive

Distance: .5 miles, 10 minute walk

Address and driving directions

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

Directions

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