There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CMI - MLI
5h 18m$63–322Drive 175.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI)car 175.7 mi
3h 3m$33–47Train, taxi
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
7h 47m$212–345Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
8h 43m$72–111Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Champaign to Moline-MLI175.7 mi
3h 3mBus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BMI - MLI
7h 27m$54–316Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DEC - MLI
5h 57m$67–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
8h 58m$68–135Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
10h 29m$50–88
Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI). However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at QC Airport Shelter via Chicago Bus Station and Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Champaign and Moline Airport (MLI) is 160 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 47m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI), including transfers.
Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 43m.
Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI) is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Champaign to Moline Airport (MLI).
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Moline Airport (MLI), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to QC Airport Shelter via Chicago Bus Station, Moline Center Station, and Centre Station in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Decatur Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Champaign to Moline-MLI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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