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How to get fromDes Plaines to Molineby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Moline by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $222–308

  2. Drive  155.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Molinecar car 155.7 mi
    3h 4m
    $29–41

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 5m
    $37–53

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3h 14m
    $31–251

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Molinecar car
    4h 25m
    $103–151

Des Plaines to Moline by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Moline, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours.

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