There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
5h 2m$72–402Drive 324.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI)car 324.5 mi
6h 35m$60–86Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
11h 53m$65–123Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
15h 17m$159–324Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis to Moline-MLI324.5 mi
6h 35m
Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $70 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Moline Airport (MLI). However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at QC Airport Shelter via Des Moines and Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Moline Airport (MLI) is 282 miles. The road distance is 326.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI), including transfers.
Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 53m.
Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI) is 326 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Minneapolis to Moline Airport (MLI).
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to QC Airport Shelter via Des Moines, Moline Center Station, and Centre Station in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- 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
- $70–400
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
- $150–650
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
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis to Moline-MLI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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