There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to East Moline by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Quad City International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CMH - MLI
7h 24m$79–455Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to East Molinetaxi
12h 56m$271–469Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
13h 30m$83–142Drive 447.4 mi
- Drive from Columbus to East Molinecar 447.4 mi
8h 38m$82–118Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane CMH - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to East Molinetaxi
9h 31m$218–627Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
14h 26m$118–250
Columbus to East Moline by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to East Moline is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to East Moline is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to East Moline. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at 7 St & Ave Cities via Chicago Bus Station and Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Columbus and East Moline is 438 miles. The road distance is 450.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to East Moline without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 12h 56m and costs $270 - $470.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Columbus to East Moline, including transfers.
Columbus to East Moline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to East Moline is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $75 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 30m.
Columbus to East Moline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
East Moline is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 8:51 PM in Columbus and 7:51 PM in East Moline.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and East Moline, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to 7 St & Ave Cities via Chicago Bus Station and Centre Station in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to East Moline is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Columbus to East Moline.
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