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Traveling To And Around The QC Is Easy

Getting to and around the Quad Cities is easy. – Get Here From Anywhere

Flying to the QC?  The Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) offers nonstop service to major destinations and hubs, with hundreds of global connections available beyond. Travelers have easy access through 4 airlines – Allegiant, American, Delta and United. Cities served include: Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, and Dallas. Allegiant offers 2x weekly nonstop service to Orlando-Sanford, Las Vegas, Phoenix-Mesa, Sarasota, St. Pete/Clearwater, and Ft. Myers via Punta Gorda. Some flights may be seasonal and subject to change.

Driving To The Quad Cities

Driving to the QC?  The Quad Cities are centrally located and easily accessible via I-80, I-74, I-88, and several major state highways.

41 million people are within close driving distance to the Quad Cities

  • Chicago, IL - 160  mi.     
  • Des Moines, IA - 160 mi.
  • Indianapolis, IN - 303 mi.
  • Kansas City, MO - 365 mi. 
  • Milwaukee, WI - 201 mi.
  • Minneapolis, MN - 328 mi.
  • Omaha, NE - 300 mi.
  • St. Louis, MO - 232 mi.

Getting Around The Quad Cities

Buses, taxis, Ubers, Lyfts, car rentals, and chauffeured options will get you to your destination in a breeze. 

Rental car facilities are available at the airport and in various locations around the QC bi-state region. 

The Greyhound Transit Center in Davenport provides bus charters. Additionally, the Quad Cities offer public transportation that can get you around each city and across the river. There are three fixed-route transit systems. You can reach customer service for all three systems at 309-788-3360. Service includes Bettendorf Transit, Davenport CitiBus, and Metro, which services Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Milan, Carbon Cliff, Colona, Hampton, and Silvis. 
Find route maps and schedules, here.

If you prefer more specialized transportation, the Quad Cities has you covered. ACT II Transportation & Limousine, Express Limousine Service, VIP Transportation, and Landjet.  Most of these businesses provide daily shuttle transportation to and from Chicago O’Hare and Midway airports.

For medium to large groups, tours, sports teams or special events, we recommend the following businesses: Johannes Bus Service, Inc., Tri-state Travel, Windstar Lines, Inc., and Burlington Trailways. 

Check out our complete list of transportation options below.