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$178+ Cheap flights from Moline (MLI) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLI — CHI
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Moline (MLI) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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Cheapest flights from Moline to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Moline to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:18 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/234:40 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop0h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/22$178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:25 pmMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/123:35 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:55 amMLI - ORD
1 stop15h 26mDelta
Sat 9/201:16 pmORD - MLI
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/22$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:50 amMLI - MDW
1 stop16h 32mDelta
Sun 4/206:04 amMDW - MLI
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/23$718

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Moline to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Moline to Chicago that are best for you.

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Moline

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/16

6:18 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

4:40 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$178

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/8

5:25 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

3:35 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$189

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/13

5:55 am-9:21 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

1:16 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$463

MolineChicago

MLI - MDW

MLIMDW

Moline Quad-City

Thu 4/17

5:50 am-10:22 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

6:04 am-4:20 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$718

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/14

6:32 pm-7:36 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$204

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/28

5:25 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$219

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/30

9:31 am-5:42 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$351

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Moline-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Moline-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Moline-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Moline-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Moline-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Moline to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Moline to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Moline to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Moline to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MLI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Moline to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Moline to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Moline to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Moline to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Moline to Chicago?

    Moline Quad-City (MLI), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Moline to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Quad-City to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Moline Quad-City to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Moline to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $178. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $189 and $463, respectively. You may be able to fly from Moline to Chicago for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Moline to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Moline to Chicago on time: Copa Airlines (83%), Avianca (80%), Qatar Airways (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Moline to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Moline to Chicago? While on average our users pay $806, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $134. The most popular route (Moline Quad-City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Moline to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Moline to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Moline to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Moline to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Moline to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Moline to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Moline to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Moline to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Moline to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Moline to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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