Student rides
Western Illinois University rides home, airport runs & game day
Macomb, 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 Macomb 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?
Macomb connects to the relay grid near Quincy, IL (53 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Macomb → Columbia, MO97 mi · $15–$20
- Macomb → Springfield, IL109 mi · $15–$25
- Macomb → Peoria, IL127 mi · $15–$30
- Macomb → St. Louis, MO129 mi · $15–$30
- Macomb → Davenport, IA137 mi · $20–$30
- Macomb → Cedar Rapids, IA164 mi · $20–$40
- Macomb → Des Moines, IA189 mi · $25–$45
- Macomb → Champaign, IL195 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 Macomb
Western Illinois University student travel FAQ
- How do Western Illinois University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Macomb 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 Macomb 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.