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$159+ Cheap flights from Moline (MLI) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLI — CHI
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Moline to Chicago

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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
From Moline Quad-City to Chicago (CHI)
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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 June 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 10/311:20 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:14 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 6/216:30 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/288:20 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:18 pmMLI - ORD
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/163:18 pmORD - MLI
1 stop20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$390

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Moline

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Chicago

Route

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MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Fri 10/3

11:20 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

7:14 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Fri 6/27

6:30 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

9:07 am-10:22 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$211

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/9

5:18 pm-11:53 pm

3 stops30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

3:18 pm-11:46 am

1 stop20h 28m

$390

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Sun 7/13

12:46 pm-8:55 am

2 stops20h 09m

$159

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/4

10:59 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$204

MolineChicago

MLI - ORD

MLIORD

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-7:09 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$205

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Deals found on 6/10

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 $321). 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 June 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Moline to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Moline to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Moline to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

The most flights from MLI to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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 June 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,791 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,791 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,791 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,791 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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 18 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 $179. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $211 round trip. You may be able to fly from Moline to Chicago for 22% 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: GoJet (89%), Copa Airlines (89%), United Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Moline to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Moline to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,500, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. 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 $321). 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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