Transportation and Parking

Muscatine is conveniently located on US Highway 61, Iowa Highways 22, 38, & 92, and is just 25 minutes from the metropolitan area of the Quad Cities. Muscatine is a 2.5 hour drive from Des Moines and a 3 hour drive from Chicago.  It is within a half-day’s drive of St. Louis or Minneapolis. 

Miles to Regional Cities

Chicago, IL………………………190

Des Moines, IA…………………149

Indianapolis, IN…………………330

Kansas City, MO………………323

Milwaukee, WI…………………240

Minneapolis, MN………………312

Omaha, NE…………………………269

St. Louis,MO………………………252

Airports:

Quad City International Airport
Airport Code MLI, The Quad City International Airport (QCIA) serves travelers throughout Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.  There are currently five airlines serving 11 nonstop hubs, or connecting cities. The airport features an all new concourse, restaurant, gift shop and spacious baggage claim area.  Car rental through most national rental car companies is available on site.  Airport office: 309-764-9621 – http://qcairport.com

Eastern Iowa Airport
Four airlines service the Eastern Iowa Airport, averaging more than 70 flights a day to and from nine different non-stop destinations.  The airport is located just outside Cedar Rapids, north of I-80 and right off I-380. 

Airport office: 319-362-8336 – http://eiairport.org

MUSCATINE Municipal Airport

5701 Grandview Ave

Muscatine,IA  52761

563-263-8672

Hours of Operation: Dawn until Dusk

Website

Regional Transit: 

Bus Service

Trailways Bus Service from Muscatine to the Quad Cities and Burlington is available several times a day. 

1-800-992-4618

Website

Airport Shuttle Service

QC Chauffeurs, Inc.

563-264-0501

309-236-3858

Local Transit:  

MUSCABUS
MUSCABUS is the City of Muscatine’s Bus public transit system.  It has regularly scheduled routes as well as a shuttle service.  This bus system is an inexpensive way to travel throughout Muscatine.  For route and pricing information call 563-263-8152 or visit the City of Muscatine’s website. 

Parking:
Muscatine offers a variety of parking options to meet your needs.  Historic Downtown Muscatine features limited, free parking on Second Street and metered locations in much of the other downtown areas.  Parking meters and timed parking limits are enforced Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for civic holidays.  Detailed information about Muscatine’s parking options can be found through the City of Muscatine’s Parking Division.