Venue
University of Iowa Medical Education Resource Facility
375 Newton Rd
Iowa City, IA 52246
Hotel Room Blocks
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| Hilton Garden Inn 328 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Get Directions | $119/night + tax and fees $15/night parking available Book Here |
| Situated close to the Pentacrest, this hotel is about a 22 minute walk or there are two CAMBUS routes about one block away at the Downtown Interchange at Schaeffer Hall (20 E. Washington St, Iowa City) Route 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest and Route 42 Hawkeye Pentacrest | |
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| The Graduate by Hilton Iowa City 210 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Get Directions | $119/night + tax and fees $15/night parking available Book Here |
| Situated in downtown Iowa City, this hotel is about a 23 minute walk or there are two CAMBUS routes about two blocks away at the Downtown Interchange at Schaeffer Hall (20 E. Washington St, Iowa City) Route 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest and Route 42 Hawkeye Pentacrest | |
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| Element by Marriott Iowa City 314 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Get Directions | $119/night + tax and fees $15/night parking available Book Here |
| Situated near downtown Iowa City, this hotel is about a 21 minute walk or there are two CAMBUS routes about one block away at the Downtown Interchange at Schaeffer Hall (20 E. Washington St, Iowa City) Route 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest and Route 42 Hawkeye Pentacrest | |
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| Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown 255 E. Court St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Get Directions | $104/night + tax and fees Complimentary parking and breakfast Book Here |
| Situated near downtown Iowa City, this hotel is about a 25 minute walk or there are two CAMBUS routes about one block away at the Downtown Interchange at Schaeffer Hall (20 E. Washington St, Iowa City) Route 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest and Route 42 Hawkeye Pentacrest | |
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| Courtyard Marriott 901 Melrose Ave Iowa City, IA 52246 Get Directions | $XX/night + tax and fees Parking Book Here Info Coming Soon |
| Situated on the west side of the river near our healthcare campus, this hotel is about a 19 minute walk or there is a CAMBUS route about 2 blocks away at the West Campus Transportation Center (840 Evashevski Drive) Route 31 Red Route | |
Booking Links will remain open until 1 month prior to the event (10/9/2026)
Transportation
Airport Information
The Eastern Iowa Airport is located 22.7 miles (36.5 km) away from the University of Iowa Medical Education Research Facility, around a 30 minute car ride.
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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A list of the airlines that fly into CID as well as their contact information can be viewed here.
Ground Transportation
Service Provider | Contact Number | Operational Hours |
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| Uber/Lyft | App | Average cost $35 to/from airport to Iowa City. Please note, if you are arriving late, it can take up to 30-45 minutes to get a driver. We recommend scheduling ahead with Anaman if arriving in the evening/night hours. |
| Car Rentals | You can find a list of agencies and their contact information here. | There are currently 7 car rental agencies operating at the Eastern Iowa Airport. The car rental facilities are situated next to the baggage claim area. |
| Airport Express https://expressmidwest.com/ | (319) 626-5466 (800) 383-2219 | 24/7 On-Call Dispatch, must book ahead |
ACS (Anaman) Airport Shuttle Service | Office: (319) 382-5839 Hotline: (319) 471-2347 | 24/7 Service, must book ahead *recommended service provider |
Xquisite Limo, LLC | (319) 929-5466 | Must book ahead |
Travel around Iowa City
Bus
The University of Iowa is home to the CAMBUS, our accessible, no fare transit system. You can view their routes here.
The Iowa City Transportation system is also fare free, and you can find their routes here.
For your convenience, each hotel lists the closest CAMBUS/Iowa City bus route as well as walking directions.
Parking
Newton Road Ramp
360 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Hourly rate $1.75/Daily Maximum $30