There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to Moline by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi
5h 42m$132–214Drive 148.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Molinecar 148.1 mi
2h 54m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
6h 23m$37–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
4h 2m$37–251
Palatine to Moline by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Moline is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Moline is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Palatine and Moline is 234 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Moline without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Palatine to Moline, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Moline is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Palatine to Moline.
There are 91+ hotels available in Moline.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palatine to Moline. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Moline. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Moline Center Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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