There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MSP - MLI
3h 54m$65–400Drive 318.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI)car 318.2 mi
6h 26m$59–84Bus
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
11h 18m$93–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Moline-MLI318.2 mi
6h 26mBus via Iowa City
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
12h 3m$92–144
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI). However, there are services departing from MSP Airport and arriving at QC Airport Shelter via Des Moines and Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Moline Airport (MLI) is 275 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI), including transfers and time at the airport.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from MSP Airport station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 18m.
There is no direct flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Quad City International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 54m and has one stopover.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Moline Airport (MLI), USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Airport to QC Airport Shelter via Des Moines, Moline Center Station, and Centre Station in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Moline-MLI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI) is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Moline Airport (MLI).
Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Quad City International Airport Airport.
There are 96+ hotels available in Moline Airport (MLI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Moline Airport (MLI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





