There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) by train, plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
4h 10m$43–282Drive 134.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI)car 134.4 mi
2h 13m$25–36Train, taxi
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
6h 12m$183–285Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 47m$36–61Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Joliet to Moline-MLI134.4 mi
2h 13mLine 832 bus, line 364 bus, line 352 bus, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Pace Harvey TC Bay Dbus 364
- Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay A to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus 352
- Take the bus from Chicago to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
- Take the bus from Centre Station to QC Airport Shelterbus 20
10h 11m$32–60
Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Moline Airport (MLI). However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at QC Airport Shelter via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station and Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Joliet and Moline Airport (MLI) is 199 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 12m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI), including transfers.
Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.
Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI) is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Joliet to Moline Airport (MLI).
There are 93+ hotels available in Moline Airport (MLI).
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Moline Airport (MLI), USA?
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to QC Airport Shelter via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, Moline Center Station, and Centre Station in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- 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
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Pace Harvey TC Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay A to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- cleverdevices.com
Bus from Centre Station to QC Airport Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cleverdevices.com
- Adult Cash Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Joliet to Moline-MLI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Joliet and Moline Airport (MLI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









