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 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 139 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 72 | CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E75L | 1h13-1h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 43 | CR7, E75 | 1h11-1h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | CR7 | 1h14-1h18 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | CR5 | 1h13 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | CRJ | 1h14 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Moline
| Metric | MLI→ORD | BRL→ORD | PIA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MLI | – | 56 mi | 69 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 150 | 7 | 143 |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | 1h 25m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
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, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 150 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 11 minutes to 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 139 miles (224 km). There are approximately 150 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BRL), Peoria (PIA) and Cedar Rapids (CID).