MCT Muny Express returns for 2026 season
A view of the MCT Muny Express.
Saturday evening service connects Madison County riders to Muny performances in St. Louis’s Forest Park
Madison County Transit (MCT) is once again making it easy for residents to enjoy a night at The Muny in Forest Park without the hassle of driving and parking in St. Louis. The MCT Muny Express will provide evening service to all Saturday night Muny performances during the 2026 season.
The MCT Muny Express offers convenient transportation from select Madison County locations to The Muny, with buses arriving approximately 30 minutes before showtime and dropping passengers off directly in front of The Muny. Return trips depart from the same location 20 minutes after the show.
“The Muny in Forest Park is one of our region’s greatest summertime traditions, and the MCT Muny Express is the best way to get there,” said SJ Morrison, managing director of MCT. “Riders can leave the driving to MCT, avoid the traffic and parking, and simply enjoy the show.”
The MCT Muny Express will serve the following evening performances in 2026:
Hairspray – Saturday, June 20- Shrek the Musical – Saturday, June 27
- South Pacific – Saturday, July 11
- Disney’s Newsies – Saturday, July 18
- Ain’t Too Proud – Saturday, Aug. 1
- Meet Me in St. Louis – Saturday, Aug. 8
- Something Rotten! – Saturday, Aug. 22
Muny Express fares are $3 one-way for adults, $1.50 for seniors age 65 and older and persons with disabilities, and free for children under age 5. MCT Day Passes are also available for $5.
The MCT Muny Express features three routes serving Madison County, with service beginning in Alton, Edwardsville and Highland. A total of 13 pickup locations are available along the routes, providing convenient access for riders in communities throughout the county, including Alton, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville, Highland, Maryville, St. Jacob and Troy.
Larger groups planning to ride the Muny Express are encouraged to contact MCT in advance at (618) 797-INFO (4636) to help guarantee seating.
For complete Muny Express schedules, pickup times and fare information, visit mct.org/muny-express.
Photo provided by MCT.
Madison County Transit (MCT) provides multi-modal transportation services for Madison County, Ill. MCT operates a fixed-route bus service, connecting to MetroLink; express weekday commuter service directly to and from downtown St. Louis; and seasonal express service to the Muny. For elderly and disabled residents who are unable to use the fixed-route buses, MCT provides complementary door to door service. MCT is also responsible for the construction and maintenance of more than 138 miles of bikeways that comprise the MCT Trails system, as well as overseeing RideFinders, the St. Louis region’s FREE carpooling and vanpooling program.
