Student rides
Principia College rides home, airport runs & game day
Elsah, Illinois· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Elsah 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?
Elsah connects to the relay grid near St. Louis, MO (24 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Elsah → Springfield, IL99 mi · $15–$25
- Elsah → Cape Girardeau, MO114 mi · $15–$25
- Elsah → Quincy, IL129 mi · $15–$30
- Elsah → Columbia, MO136 mi · $20–$30
- Elsah → Peoria, IL170 mi · $20–$40
- Elsah → Champaign, IL170 mi · $20–$40
- Elsah → Evansville, IN173 mi · $20–$40
- Elsah → 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 Elsah
Principia College student travel FAQ
- How do Principia College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Elsah 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 Elsah 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.