There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Moline by plane, train, taxi, bus (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3h 10m$31–241Drive 155.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Molinecar 155.7 mi
3h 4m$27–39Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi
5h 22m$222–308Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
6h 5m$37–58Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Molinecar
4h 25m$93–279
Des Plaines to Moline by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Moline is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Moline is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Moline station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Moline Center Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Moline is 148 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Moline without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 22m and costs $220 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Des Plaines to Moline, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Moline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Moline is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 5m.
Des Plaines to Moline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Moline Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Moline is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Des Plaines to Moline.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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