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 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?
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?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Earth City 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 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?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.