Travel to the starting point of RAGBRAI and back home from the ending point of the ride is the responsibility of the registrant. Many rely on relatives and friends for transportation while others take chartered buses offered by bicycle clubs, bicycle shops and other organizations. You could choose to fly into Des Moines, Iowa, Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri or Omaha, Nebraska and take a charter to Sioux Center and a charter back to Des Moines, Chicago, St. Louis or Omaha from Clinton.The route does change each year so starting and ending towns will not be the same from year to year. RAGBRAI personnel will be glad to answer any logistical questions you may have.
Sioux Center
(Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), Sioux Falls, SD or Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Sioux City, IA)
If you are flying to the start of the ride, there will be a shuttle service available from Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls, SD and from Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, IA. The shuttles will be approximately 60 miles and 53 miles respectfully. The shuttle rates from Sioux Falls Regional Airport are $45 per person and an additional $10 per bicycle. The shuttle rates from Sioux Gateway Airport are $40 per person and an additional $10 per bicycle. Shuttles will be available on Saturday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. unless special arrangements are made. Please secure your reservations through the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce no later than July 5. To contact the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce, please call 712-722-3457 or email scchambr@mtcnet.net.
Clinton
Shuttle service from Clinton to Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL, Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, IA, Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, IA and to Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Midway (MDW), and Rockford (RFD) international airports will be available by making travel arrangements with one of the services below. Please contact the shuttle company for pricing and availability.
Act II Transportation
Serving all Midwest airports Private, Small groups & Charters 800-769-8891 www.actiitransportation.com
Airport Express
Service to Quad City International Airport, Chicago O’Hare & Midway, Eastern Iowa Airport 800-383-2219www.limosbyexpress.com
Pork Belly Ventures
Service to Quad City International Airport Pete Phillips Daytime phone: 712-328-6836 Evening phone: 712-328-0161 E-mail:petephillips@cox.net Web site: pkbelly.com
R.C. Smith Transportation
Service to Quad City International Airport, Des Moines International, Chicago O’Hare, Midway, and Rockford international airports 800-443-7226 www.rcsmithlimo.com
VIP Transportation
Serving private and small groups 309-314-1165 www.viptransportation1.com
