Transportation

The Quad Cities is made up of the riverfront cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline, Silvis, and Rock Island in Illinois. The area is served by Interstates 80, 88, 74, and several major state highways.

MetroLINK systems provide visitors the opportunity to leave the car behind and let someone else do the driving. Travel to and from the Quad Cities is also available through Greyhound and Illini Swallow via the Transit-Center in downtown Davenport. Call MetroLink about these connections.

Quad City International Airport

Airport code: MLI
Offering over 70 flights daily to and from 10 business & leisure destinations, airlines include Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Connection, and United Express. Their terminal features state-of-the-art amenities, complete with Quad City hospitality. Metropolitan Airport Authority Administrative hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (309) 764-9621. Located at the intersection of I-74 & 280 and Highway 6. 2200 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265. www.qcairport.com/visitor.htm

MetroLINK at Centre Station

Transportation options available at Centre Station including metropolitan bus system, Greyhound and Burlington Trailways, CityLINK and the Channel Cat Water Taxi. 1200 River DR, Moline, IL * (309) 764-4257 www.qcmetrolink.com

MetroLINK

Illinois Quad Cities Bus Service * (309) 788-3360

Channel Cat Water Taxi

For an up close view of the mighty Mississippi River, hop aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi. Channel Cat service is available seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends through October as the weather holds. Docks are located at John Deere Commons and Ben Butterworth Parkway in Moline, Leach Park Landing, Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf and the Village of East Davenport Landing in Davenport.

Sightseeing with four shore stops at Leach Park, Bettendorf, IA (:15 every hour); Village of East Davenport, IA (:30) every hour); John Deere Commons, Moline, IL (:45 every hour); and Celebration Belle Landing, Moline (:00 every hour). Seven days a week, Memorial Day-Labor Day. Bicyclists welcome. Fare charged. (800) 297-0034 or (309) 764-1952

Greyhound and Illini Swallow Transit Center - Davenport, Iowa

(563) 322-4384

Greyhound and Burlington Trailways Centre Station - Moline, Illinois

(309) 764-4257