There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Moline by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane COU - MLI
5h 31m$138–428Drive 265.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Molinecar 265.6 mi
5h 17m$49–70Train, taxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi
9h 42m$266–443Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus
11h 53m$92–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
13h 35m$159–318
Jefferson City to Moline by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Moline is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Moline is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Moline station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Moline Center Station via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Moline is 231 miles. The road distance is 267.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Moline without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 42m and costs $260 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Jefferson City to Moline, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Moline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Moline is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 11h 53m.
Jefferson City to Moline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Moline is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Jefferson City to Moline.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Moline Center Station via Jefferson City, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- 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
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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