Moline to Chicago (MLI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MLI–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 139 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NZ | 144 | CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W | 1h13-1h21 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 49 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h13-1h32 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Moline
| Metric | MLI→ORD | BRL→ORD | PIA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MLI | – | 56 mi | 69 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 235 | 12 | 217 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 1h 25m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MLI: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Moline, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
MLI–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MLI to ORD
Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 235 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MLI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MLI to ORD ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 139 miles (224 km). There are approximately 235 weekly flights outbound and 243 return, totaling 478 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BRL), Peoria (PIA) and Cedar Rapids (CID).