Student rides
Eastern Illinois University rides home, airport runs & game day
Charleston, Illinois· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Charleston and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Charleston connects to the relay grid near Terre Haute, IN (41 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Charleston → Indianapolis, IN81 mi · $10–$20
- Charleston → Lafayette, IN83 mi · $10–$20
- Charleston → Evansville, IN120 mi · $15–$30
- Charleston → Springfield, IL140 mi · $20–$30
- Charleston → Louisville, KY142 mi · $20–$35
- Charleston → Peoria, IL166 mi · $20–$40
- Charleston → Cincinnati, OH182 mi · $25–$40
- Charleston → St. Louis, MO186 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Charleston
Eastern Illinois University student travel FAQ
- How do Eastern Illinois University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Charleston bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Charleston cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.