--- description: "Find parking near Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis: secure 24/7 garage parking is 157 yards away at $10 a day, no campus permit needed." title: Parking Near Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-6781020e.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Landmark Parking · Indianapolis, Indiana · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 420 University Boulevard [Airport Parking (IND)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/in/ind) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/in/indianapolis) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/in/indianapolis) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/in/indianapolis) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/indianapolis) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/in/indianapolis) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/in/indianapolis) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/in/indianapolis) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/in/indianapolis) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/in/indianapolis) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/in/indianapolis) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/in/indianapolis) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/in/indianapolis) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/in/indianapolis) Where Can I Park for Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis? Most Indianapolis campus parking locations require an IU Indianapolis permit linked to your license plate. Visitors without a permit can use the closest Parksy garage, 157 yards away, with secure 24/7 parking for $10 a day. For regular parking, a secure 24/7 underground space is 0.6 miles away and costs $100 a month. Listen to article 4:56 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
420 University Boulevard
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Downtown Indianapolis, 157 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Union Station, 1.2 mi (24 min walk)
## Parking Near Indianapolis [Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Downtown Indianapolis $10.00/day 157 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis/secure-247-garage-parking-downtown-indianapolis-169880) [Convenient 24/7 Parking in Downtown Indianapolis $20.00/day 214 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis/convenient-247-parking-downtown-indianapolis-169857) [Secure 24/7 Parking in Heart of Indianapolis $20.00/day 252 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis/secure-247-parking-heart-indianapolis-169938) [Secure 24/7 Underground Parking in Indianapolis $100.00/mo 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis/secure-247-underground-parking-indianapolis-204515) [Secure 24/7 Lighted Parking Lot in Downtown Indy $10.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis/secure-247-lighted-parking-lot-downtown-indy-169985) [Secure Covered Parking at 10 S. West St., Indianapolis $7.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/in/indianapolis/secure-covered-parking-at-10-s-west-st-indianapoli-135148) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-6781020e.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@quang-vuong-724225078) / Quang Vuong ## Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Campus Parking Parking and Transportation Services manages permit and visitor parking for the campus, along with the IU Indianapolis JAGLINE Shuttle system and Bike IU Indianapolis program (parking.indianapolis.iu.edu). Most parking locations in Indianapolis require an IU Indianapolis parking permit, and Purdue students use their IU credentials to purchase a permit (purdue.edu; parking.indianapolis.iu.edu). Permits are virtual and must be linked to an individual’s license plate (purdue.edu). IU Indianapolis faculty and staff permits are accepted in “A” surface lots and non-gated parking garages at the West Lafayette campus, rather than establishing a separate visitor arrangement for the Indianapolis campus (purdue.edu). ## Busy Parking Periods Around IUPUI The supplied university pages identify permit and visitor parking as core services, but do not publish term dates, open-day dates, event schedules, or peak parking periods for IUPUI. A driver attending a campus event therefore has the same documented permit requirement to consider as a routine campus visitor. Purdue’s parking guidance states that most Indianapolis parking locations require an IU Indianapolis parking permit (purdue.edu), while the IU Indianapolis parking service identifies permit and visitor parking as its managed operations (parking.indianapolis.iu.edu). These rules make a nearby private space a practical alternative for visitors without a campus permit. Show map of Indianapolis ## Parksy Spaces Near IUPUI The closest Parksy option is a secure 24/7 garage in downtown Indianapolis, 157 yards away, priced at $10 a day. Two further 24/7 downtown options are 214 yards away and 252 yards away, both priced at $20 a day. The closest garage suits a student, staff member, or visitor who needs a short walk and daily parking without relying on a campus permit. For longer arrangements, a secure 24/7 underground parking space in Indianapolis is 0.6 miles away at $100 a month. A secure 24/7 lighted parking lot in downtown Indy is 0.7 miles away at $10 a day, while secure covered parking at 10 S. West Street is 0.7 miles away at $65 a day. The monthly garage is the strongest fit for regular students or staff, while the daily lot and covered space suit visitors choosing a downtown base. ## Walking and Rail Access to IUPUI Union Station is the nearest listed rail station, 1.2 miles from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis and a 24-minute walk. The station provides a rail alternative for visitors who would otherwise need a campus permit or paid downtown parking. The campus address is 420 University Boulevard, and Indianapolis center is 1.1 miles away. A driver using a Parksy space downtown can combine parking with the walk to campus, while a rail passenger can continue from Union Station on foot. The supplied place information lists no other nearby station with a walking distance, so Union Station is the clear rail reference for this destination. Show street view near Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis ## Sources - [Indiana Department of Transportation](https://www.in.gov/indot/) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Indianapolis](https://www.purdue.edu/operations/parking/home/permits/indianapolis/) - [Permits](https://parking.indianapolis.iu.edu/parking/permits/index.html) - [Parking Permits](https://www.purdue.edu/operations/parking/home/permits/) - [Parking and Transportation Services: Indiana University ...](https://parking.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html) - [Purdue FAQs: Announcements: News & Events](https://parking.indianapolis.iu.edu/news-events/_news/purduefaqs.html) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis? Most Indianapolis campus parking locations require an IU Indianapolis permit linked to your license plate. Visitors without a permit can use the closest Parksy garage, 157 yards away, with secure 24/7 parking for $10 a day. For regular parking, a secure 24/7 underground space is 0.6 miles away and costs $100 a month. ### Do I Need a Permit to Park at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis? Most parking locations in Indianapolis require an IU Indianapolis parking permit. Permits are virtual and must be linked to an individual license plate. Purdue students use their IU credentials to purchase a permit. Parking and Transportation Services manages permit and visitor parking for the campus. ### What Is the Closest Daily Parking Option Near the Campus? The closest Parksy option is a secure 24/7 garage in downtown Indianapolis, 157 yards away, priced at $10 a day. It suits a student, staff member, or visitor who needs a short walk and daily parking without relying on a campus permit. ### Is Monthly Parking Available Near the Campus? A secure 24/7 underground parking space in Indianapolis is 0.6 miles away and costs $100 a month. It is the strongest fit for regular students or staff. A secure 24/7 lighted parking lot is 0.7 miles away at $10 a day, while secure covered parking is $65 a day. ### What Parking Alternatives Are Available for Campus Visitors Without a Permit? Nearby private parking is a practical alternative for visitors without a campus permit. Two downtown options are 214 yards away and 252 yards away, both priced at $20 a day. The closest garage is 157 yards away, offers secure 24/7 parking, and costs $10 a day. ### How Far Is Union Station From the Campus? Union Station is the nearest listed rail station, 1.2 miles from the campus and a 24-minute walk. A rail passenger can continue to campus on foot. 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