The neareset airport is CID (Eastern Iowa Airports)
There are buses from Chicago to Iowa city (Coralville)
Iowa City is within 3-5 hours driving distance from Chicago, Madison, St. Louis, Mineapolis, Kansas city.
Iowa Arts Festival is a wonderful event scheduled to happen on June 6-8 (in downtown)
Prairie Lights Cafe: A favorite gathering place among many, with nice coffee and tea, which is also a book store.
Java House: Serves coffee, tea, soup, sandwiches and salad
Cortado: Serves coffee and Mediterranean food.
The Encounter Cafe: Cozy cafe with baked goods, smoothies, and breakfast options such as oatmeal and omelets, run by local Mennonite colonies.
Nodo: Offering a big menue of creative sandwiches and wraps
India Cafe: If you are into Indian Buffet
Basta: An energetic Italian restaurant offering Neapolitan Pizza, cocktails, and many other dishes