There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Moline by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, 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
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CMH - MLI
6h 38m$78–434Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
12h 45m$85–147Bus, 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 Molinetaxi
13h 6m$276–470Drive 451.2 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Molinecar 451.2 mi
8h 38m$83–119Bus, 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
13h 52m$122–250
Columbus to Moline by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Moline is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Moline is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Moline station. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Moline Center Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Columbus and Moline is 432 miles. The road distance is 453.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Moline without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Columbus to Moline, including transfers.
Columbus to Moline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Moline is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 45m.
Columbus to Moline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Moline is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 4:20 PM in Columbus and 3:20 PM in Moline.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and 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 Moline Center Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 45m.
- 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
- $75–430
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
- $180–750
- 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
- $75–430
- 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.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- 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 Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Moline is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Columbus to Moline.
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