Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd

About us

Iowa Interstate Railroad is proudly located in America’s Heartland with over 580 miles of track that runs from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Chicago, Illinois with a branch line to Peoria, Illinois. A great value to customers located on IAIS is our ability to connect with all US Class 1 carriers, giving them the capability to reach every market in the world. We have year round, ice-free, access to the Illinois River at Peoria, IL as well as access to the Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL. Our capability of connecting with other carriers gives our customers unique pricing power in negotiating freight rates. IAIS connects you with the world. Just about anything can be shipped by rail. Iowa Interstate Railroad serves a wide variety of industries. We transport 100 car unit trains of Ethanol as well as single car shipments of organic popcorn. We know our customers work hard to manufacture their products, so we work just as hard to ensure it arrives at its destination safely and on time. Industries we serve include: