Travelling from Chicago to Quad City International Airport (MLI): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Quad City International Airport (MLI) jetting off from either of these.
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Chicago to Quad City International Airport flight.
Moline's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago. Quad City International Airport is located in Moline.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI), with 49 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from ORD to MLI is the 9am United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 10:20pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to MLI.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Take the express route from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Quad City International Airport (MLI) operate from here.
When leaving from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Quad City International Airport with United Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between ORD and MLI is United Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.84% of its services reaching their destination on time.
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Quad City International Airport (MLI)
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MLI is located at 2200 69th Ave..
Getting from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to central Moline
The centre of Moline is around 6 kilometres from Quad City International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Quad City International Airport (MLI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Quad City International Airport is 105 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 207 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to MLI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Quad City International Airport (MLI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Quad City International Airport (MLI). July is when most people travel to Moline. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Book a Chicago to MLI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Moline to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Quad City International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Moline
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Your visit to Moline should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Butterworth Centre and Deere-Wiman House, Calvary Church and iWireless Centre.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Moline, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 241 kilometres east to Chicago to check off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Moline, Milwaukee is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
