Traveling to and from Grinnell
Travelers to Grinnell usually do the following:
- Drive to Grinnell
- Fly into a neighboring airport, then rent a car or take a cab/limo service to travel the rest of the way.
- Take the train to a neighboring depot, then rent a car to drive the rest of the way.
- Take a bus or shuttle into Grinnell.
Air Travel
Airlines
Airlines commonly used by Grinnell travelers include:
Airports
Airports within easy driving distance of Grinnell include:
Note: Grinnell Regional Airport allows private and charter flights only. For more information, contact Grinnell Aviation at 641-236-8007.
Cab & Limousine Services
| Grinnell, Iowa |
| Jewel Cab |
641-236-4411 |
| Peoplerides* |
888-616-4298 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Cedar Rapids Airport Shuttle |
319-365-0655 |
| Des Moines, Iowa |
| Old Market Limousine |
515-253-9589 |
| Smithson Limousine |
515-285-6346 |
| Yellow Cab |
515-243-1111 |
| Capitol Cab |
515-282-8111 |
Auto Rentals
Bus and Train
Train Travel
Passenger trains no longer stop in Grinnell. The nearest stop is in Ottumwa, approximately 1 hour south of Grinnell.
| Train |
| Amtrak |
Ottumwa, IA |
800-872-7245 |
Bus Travel
Burling Trailways offers regular bus service through the northern midwest states, from Indiana in the east to Wyoming in the west. During the school year, they offer a route geared for students traveling to and from Chicago for the weekend,