Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport to Caseyville is a trip from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, to the Caseyville area. You can drive, arrange a rental car or rideshare, or take an airport shuttle to MetroLink and connect onward by transit.
- Airport: MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV), in Mascoutah, Illinois.
- Drive to First Western Inn: about 26 minutes.
- Airport shuttle: about 20 minutes to the Shiloh-Scott AFB MetroLink station; $3 one way, cash only.
- Before you go: check the official site before you go for current transport and parking details.
Where is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport?
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is in Mascoutah, Illinois. It is the starting point for this route to Caseyville, so plan your ground transport and any connections before setting out.
For a Caseyville visit, you can pair your arrival planning with this guide to what to see and do in Caseyville.
How do you get from BLV to Caseyville?
Driving from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to First Western Inn takes about 26 minutes. That is the drive time to the hotel; allow extra time if you have a pickup, parking or another stop to make.
The airport-to-hotel drive takes about 26 minutes to a hotel in Caseyville.
The airport parking lot is directly in front of the passenger terminal. Parking is free for the first three hours; the rates are $8.00 for 3–6 hours and $9.00 for 6–24 hours, excluding taxes. Fees are calculated in 24-hour periods from ticket issuance, then hourly after the first 24 hours until they reach the daily maximum.
You cannot wait or park at the curb except while actively loading or unloading passengers. For a pickup, the free Cell Phone Lot is on Airport Boulevard, approximately one-half mile from the terminal. Drivers must stay with their vehicle, and overnight stays are not allowed.
Rental cars, taxis and rideshare options
A rental car or rideshare can take you from the airport toward Caseyville without shuttle and transit connections. Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides rental-car service at MidAmerica, but you need to arrange it before arrival to ensure a representative is available.
The airport transportation page identifies Uber and Lyft as transportation-network-company options and advises passengers to download the relevant app before arriving. Check current pickup arrangements before setting off.
Can you take public transport from the airport?
Public transport from BLV involves a shuttle to the Shiloh-Scott AFB MetroLink station, followed by a separate connection toward Caseyville. The airport and St. Clair County Transit District provide the shuttle between the airport and the station.
The shuttle operates seven days a week, with service intended to accommodate departing and arriving flights. The trip takes about 20 minutes, and the fare is $3 one way, cash only.
Departures are every 40 minutes, starting three hours before the first scheduled flight and continuing until 35 minutes after the last scheduled flight. Each trip has capacity for 14 passengers, so plan for the possibility that a shuttle may be full.
Metro Transit’s Route 13 Caseyville connects Fairview Heights Transit Center and Madison County Transit Center, with stops including Main & Scates and Tucker Loop. VanGo, St. Clair County Transit’s on-demand public-transit service, is another option. Check the operators’ current service details to work out connections for your arrival time.
Arrival planning for a Caseyville stay
Choose your onward transport before you land: reserve a rental car in advance, arrange a rideshare using its app, or check the shuttle and transit connections. If you are meeting someone by car, use the Cell Phone Lot rather than waiting at the terminal curb.
For public transport, allow time for the airport shuttle and the connection onward from the Shiloh-Scott AFB MetroLink station. The airport’s shuttle details and Metro Transit’s Route 13 information can change, so confirm them with the relevant operators before travelling.
FAQs
What is the airport’s official name?
The airport operator identifies it as MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, in Mascoutah, Illinois. BLV is the airport code used in this guide.
How long is the shuttle ride to MetroLink?
The airport gives an expected trip time of about 20 minutes between MidAmerica and the Shiloh-Scott AFB MetroLink stop.
How much does the airport shuttle cost?
The fare is $3 for a one-way trip, cash only. Check current details with the airport before you travel.
Can you rent a car at MidAmerica?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides service at the airport. Arrange it before arrival to ensure a representative is available.