Moline (MLI) to Chicago (ORD), Apr 17, 2027: round trips from $295, one way from $160
Moline (MLI) to Chicago (ORD), Apr 17, 2027: round trips from $295, one way from $160 on Axel, checked Nov 13, 2026. Lowest published fares: $295 round trip, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Apr 17–18, 2027; $160 one way, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Apr 17, 2027; 1 adult, economy, checked Nov 13, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Times, duration, stops | Total price | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-17 · one way | American Airlines | AA3483 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $160 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 · one way | United Airlines | UA5819 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $165 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-18 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-18 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-19 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3420 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 09:40:00→10:56:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-19 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA4748 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 20:05:00→21:22:00 1h 17m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-20 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-20 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:40:00→09:55:00 1h 15m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-21 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-21 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:40:00→09:55:00 1h 15m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-22 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-22 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-23 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-23 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-24 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-24 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-25 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-25 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-26 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3420 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 09:40:00→10:56:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-26 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA4748 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 20:05:00→21:22:00 1h 17m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-27 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-27 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:40:00→09:55:00 1h 15m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-28 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-28 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:40:00→09:55:00 1h 15m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-29 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-29 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-30 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-04-30 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-05-01 | American Airlines | AA3483 / AA3469 | 10:54:00→12:10:00 1h 16m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:16:00 1h 16m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $295 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| 2027-04-17 → 2027-05-01 | United Airlines | UA5819 / UA5568 | 19:18:00→20:40:00 1h 22m nonstop · 08:41:00→10:00:00 1h 19m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $305 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Hotels in Chicago for these trips
Hotels: under a trip, hotels in Chicago for exactly those nights link to the hotel pages for 2 adults in 1 room. When a price is shown, it is the nightly rate and the stay's total, from the lowest saved total among the shortlisted hotels in that star tier for those dates.
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–18, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Congress Plaza Hotel, $190 a night · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $127 a night · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $453 a night
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–19, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $172 a night, $344 for 2 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $123 a night, $245 for 2 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $414 a night, $827 for 2 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–20, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $157 a night, $470 for 3 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $117 a night, $351 for 3 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $416 a night, $1,248 for 3 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–21, 2027 · 4 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $151 a night, $603 for 4 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $116 a night, $462 for 4 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $432 a night, $1,728 for 4 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–22, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $146 a night, $732 for 5 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $116 a night, $581 for 5 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $438 a night, $2,189 for 5 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–23, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $145 a night, $872 for 6 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $117 a night, $704 for 6 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $432 a night, $2,593 for 6 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–24, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $150 a night, $1,053 for 7 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $119 a night, $832 for 7 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $436 a night, $3,055 for 7 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–25, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $156 a night, $1,249 for 8 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $120 a night, $960 for 8 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $439 a night, $3,508 for 8 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–26, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $153 a night, $1,377 for 9 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $121 a night, $1,088 for 9 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $430 a night, $3,873 for 9 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–27, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $149 a night, $1,485 for 10 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $119 a night, $1,187 for 10 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $430 a night, $4,304 for 10 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–28, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $145 a night, $1,594 for 11 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $117 a night, $1,290 for 11 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $434 a night, $4,771 for 11 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–29, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $142 a night, $1,701 for 12 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $116 a night, $1,391 for 12 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $435 a night, $5,216 for 12 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17–30, 2027 · 13 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $140 a night, $1,822 for 13 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $115 a night, $1,499 for 13 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $432 a night, $5,616 for 13 nights
- Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Apr 17 – May 1, 2027 · 14 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Hotel Versey, $146 a night, $2,050 for 14 nights · 4★ Freehand Chicago, $123 a night, $1,724 for 14 nights · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $437 a night, $6,124 for 14 nights
Route overview: Moline to Chicago (ORD) flight deals
2027-04-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $160
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $165
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-18 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-18 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-19 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-18 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-18 08:41:00 → MLI 2027-04-18 10:00:00; nonstop; 79 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-19 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3420: ORD 2027-04-19 09:40:00 → MLI 2027-04-19 10:56:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-19 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA4748: ORD 2027-04-19 20:05:00 → MLI 2027-04-19 21:22:00; nonstop; 77 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-20 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-20 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-21 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-20 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-20 08:40:00 → MLI 2027-04-20 09:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-21 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-21 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-22 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-21 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-21 08:40:00 → MLI 2027-04-21 09:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-23 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-23 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-24 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-23 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-23 08:41:00 → MLI 2027-04-23 10:00:00; nonstop; 79 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-24 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-24 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-25 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-24 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-24 08:41:00 → MLI 2027-04-24 10:00:00; nonstop; 79 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-25 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-25 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-26 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-25 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-25 08:41:00 → MLI 2027-04-25 10:00:00; nonstop; 79 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-27 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-27 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-28 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-27 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-27 08:40:00 → MLI 2027-04-27 09:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-28 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-28 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-29 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-28 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-28 08:40:00 → MLI 2027-04-28 09:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-29 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-04-29 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-04-30 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-04-29 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-04-29 08:41:00 → MLI 2027-04-29 10:00:00; nonstop; 79 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-05-01 · Axel-exclusive $295
- American Airlines AA3483: MLI 2027-04-17 10:54:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 12:10:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA3469: ORD 2027-05-01 23:00:00 → MLI 2027-05-02 00:16:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-17 → 2027-05-01 · Axel-exclusive $305
- United Airlines UA5819: MLI 2027-04-17 19:18:00 → ORD 2027-04-17 20:40:00; nonstop; 82 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5568: ORD 2027-05-01 08:41:00 → MLI 2027-05-01 10:00:00; nonstop; 79 minutes. Local airport times.
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