Student rides
Midwest Institute rides home, airport runs & game day
Earth City, Missouri· two-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Earth City and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Earth City connects to the relay grid near St. Louis, MO (17 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Earth City → Springfield, IL99 mi · $15–$25
- Earth City → Cape Girardeau, MO114 mi · $15–$25
- Earth City → Quincy, IL129 mi · $15–$30
- Earth City → Columbia, MO136 mi · $20–$30
- Earth City → Peoria, IL170 mi · $20–$40
- Earth City → Champaign, IL170 mi · $20–$40
- Earth City → Evansville, IN173 mi · $20–$40
- Earth City → Terre Haute, IN186 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 Earth City
Midwest Institute student travel FAQ
- How do Midwest Institute students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Earth City and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Earth City 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?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.