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Getting Here

Located in the heart of the Mississippi, the Quad Cities is served by several major roads (I-88, I-74, and several major state highways), an international airport, bus service and taxi services.

The Quad Cities has its own International Airport with services to major cities across the United States. There is also a complete public transportation system that interconnects Iowa and Illinois. Taxi services operate 24/7 and you can even take a ride on the Channel Cat Water Taxi. Wherever you need to go, there is a way to get there!

Road Directions to WIU-QC Locations

1. WIU-Quad Cities 60th Street

3561 60th Street
Moline, Illinois

To get to the 60th Street campus from Interstate 74, exit on John Deere Road East (Exit 4B). Continue on John Deere Road heading east to 60th Street. Turn left on to 60th Street. Entrance is located on left side of 60th Street.

2. WIU-Quad Cities Riverfront

3300 River Drive
Moline, Illinois

To get to the future WIU Riverfront Campus from Interstate 74, exit on 7th Avenue (Exit 2) in Moline and head west to 19th Street. Turn right on to 19th Street heading north to River Drive. Turn right on to River Drive and head east to 34th Street. Campus is located on right side of River Drive.

3. Black Hawk College

6600 34th Avenue
Moline, Illinois

To get to Black Hawk College from Interstate 74, exit on John Deere Road East (Exit 4B). Continue on John Deere Road heading east to 60th Street. Turn left on to 60th Street and head north to 34th Avenue. Turn right on to 34th Avenue and head east for approximately 1/2 mile. Campus is located on right side of 34th Avenue.

4. GradCenter at WIU-QC*

3561 60th Street
Moline, IL (*new location as of 9-2011)

To get to the 60th Street campus from Interstate 74, exit on John Deere Road East (Exit 4B). Continue on John Deere Road heading east to 60th Street. Turn left on to 60th Street. Entrance is located on left side of 60th Street.

5. WIU-Quad Cities at Niabi Zoo

WIU-Quad Cities has a partnership with Niabi Zoo to offer classroom instruction and intership opportunities for students.

Niabi Zoo
13010 Niabi Zoo Road
Coal Valley, Illinois
(309)799-5107

6. WIU-Quad Cities at The Figge Art Museum

WIU collaborates with The Figge Art Museum to offer the unique Masters Degree in Museum Studies.

The Figge Art Museum
225 W. 2nd Street
Davenport, Iowa

Airport Information

This link will open in a new browser window Quad City International Airport

The Quad Cities has its own International Airport with services to major cities across the United States including Chicago, Denver, New York, Los Angeles and ST. Louis.

Bus Services

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The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) serves the Illinois Quad Cities and its neighboring areas: Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Milan, Silvis, Carbon Cliff, Hampton and Colona. Greyhound service is also provided from the MetroLINK offices.

This link will open in a new browser window Channel Cat

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, passengers can explore the majestic Mississippi, aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi. The Channel Cat provides hourly service from five docks along the river, enabling travel along and between both sides of the Mississippi.

This link will open in a new browser window CitiBus

Davenport provides 19 buses, along 12 routes. These buses serve major residential and commercial corridors throughout the city and carry about one million passengers each year.

This link will open in a new browser window Bettendorf Transit

The City of Bettendorf's Transit System operates four bus routes within the City limits.

Rail Service

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