MLI → ORDUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Moline to Chicago

139 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Moline to Chicago at a glance

139 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~13 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Moline (MLI) to Chicago (ORD) cover 139 miles (223 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Moline to Chicago covers 139 miles (224 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 2nd most competitive of 10 routes from Moline. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
MLI (0 mi)ORD (139 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 139 miles. Direct carriers include AA, UA and US.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Moline → Chicago. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on Moline → Chicago: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while UA and US may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Moline to Chicago — quick answers

How far is Moline from Chicago by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Moline (MLI) to Chicago (ORD) is 139 miles (223 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Moline to Chicago?

The average nonstop flight time from MLI to ORD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Moline to Chicago?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Moline → Chicago

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~13 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chicago — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 2 of 10 routes from Moline
Airline network
AA: 2 destinations from MLI; UA: 2 destinations from MLI; US: 2 destinations from MLI
Alternative destination airports
MDW (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 67 mi); MSN (Madison, 109 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chicago, United States (15 mi); Milwaukee, United States (67 mi); Madison, United States (109 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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