Why go
- City in Illinois, United States.
- Known for Mississippi River, Quad Cities.
- Served by Quad City International Airport (MLI).
History
Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 42,985 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 42,362 in 2025. It is the largest city in Rock Island County and the 36th-most populous in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area. Moline is one of the Quad Cities at the confluence of the Rock and Mississippi rivers, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities metropolitan area had a population of approximately 380,452 as of 2025.
Where to stay
940 Mississippi Pkwy, East Moline, IL 61244 · myplacehotels.com
2100 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 · ihg.com
101 18th St, Moline, IL 61265 · stoneycreekhotels.com
1415 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265 · wyndhamhotels.com
1777 Isle Pkwy, Bettendorf, IA 52722 · caesars.com
316 12th St, Moline, IL 61265 · marriott.com
5450 27th St, Moline, IL 61265 · wyndhamhotels.com
1630 5th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 · hilton.com
1191 19th St, Moline, IL 61265 · sonesta.com
111 Bend Blvd, East Moline, IL 61244 · hyatt.com
1191 19th St, Moline, IL 61265 · oyorooms.com
4600 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265 · marriott.com
2450 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 · hilton.com
2550 52nd Ave, Moline, IL 61265 · bestwestern.com
2359 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 · qcstayinnmoline.us
2721 69th Ave Ct, Moline, IL 61265 · choicehotels.com
2705 48th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 · hilton.com
6910 27th St, Moline, IL 61265 · choicehotels.com
4715 11th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
2501 52nd Ave, Moline, IL 61265
242 46th St, Moline, IL 61265 · dellapts.com
1138 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop Opening hours: Sa, Su 06:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 2008 Deer Drive · scooterscoffee.com
Regional, Restaurant · BTC payment via Menufy. · 1409 5th Avenue · funkydesi.menufy.com
Ice Cream · Small batch gourmet ice cream all made in store Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00 · 1104 Mound Street, Davenport, 52802 · heresthescoopia.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4520 16th Street, Moline, 61265 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4011 38th Avenue, Moline, 61265 · culvers.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2420 18th Street, Bettendorf, 52722 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 2711 18th Avenue, Rock Island, 61201 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 721 41st Avenue Drive, Moline, 61265 · locations.fazolis.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 4650 16th Street, Moline, 61265 · locations.tacobell.com
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3721 State Street, Bettendorf, 52722 · teriyakimadness.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 1170 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, 61244 · locations.kfc.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Moline · restaurants.applebees.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 1019 Mound Street, Davenport, 52803-3964 · order.online
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 4400 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, 61265 · lafuentemexicanrestaurantillinois.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 3629 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, 61265 · unclepetesgyros.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4420 16th Street, Moline, 61265
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3714 39th Avenue Drive, Moline, 61265
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 1616 2nd Avenue, Rock Island, 61201
Steak House, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Steak House/Fine Dining restaurant · 1415 River Drive, Moline, 61265
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 140 19th Avenue, Moline, 61265
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 931 Middle Road, bettendorf, 52722 · starbucks.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1335 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, 61244
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 4044 38th Avenue, Moline, 61265 · locations.panerabread.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 852 Middle Road, Bettendorf, 52722 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 150 19th Avenue, Moline, 61265 · locations.papajohns.com
Italian, Steak House, Restaurant · Italian/Steak House restaurant · 1300 River Drive, Moline, 61265 · johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Burger, Sandwich, Seafood, Dessert, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00,Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: air conditioning ·… · missmamiesrestaurant.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-22:00, Tu-Th 08:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00 · 1113 Mound Street, Davenport, 52803 · bakedbeerandbreadco.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 4030 Kennedy Drive, East Moline, 61244 · adolphsmexicanfoods.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 2140 16th Street, Moline, 61265
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 308 West First Avenue, Coal Valley, 61240 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3821 41st Avenue Drive, Moline, 61265 · steaknshake.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1600 38th Street, Rock Island, 61201 · locations.pizzahut.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 2171 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf, 52722 · grindersspaghettihouse.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Airports
Quad City International Airport (MLI) 2.6 mi to the centre
2200 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A319, A320) · 4 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) 9.8 mi to the centre
9230 N Harrison St, Davenport, IA 52806 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) 38 mi to the centre
Galesburg, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Kewanee Municipal Airport 34 mi to the centre
Kewanee, IL, US
McNeal's Field 6.7 mi to the centre
East Moline, IL, US
Weihler Airport 12 mi to the centre
Sherrard, IL, US
Getting there by ferry
John Deere Commons Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.9 mi from the centre · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Riverbend Commons Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2 mi from the centre · Channel Cat Water Taxi
Isle Casino Hotel Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.5 mi from the centre · Channel Cat Water Taxi
Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.7 mi from the centre · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
John Deere Commons - Riverbend Commons
Ferry route · Channel Cat Water Taxi
Riverbend Commons - Isle Casino Hotel
Ferry route
Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park - John Deere Commons
Ferry route · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park Ferry Terminal – John Deere Commons Ferry Terminal
Ferry route · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Isle Casino Hotel - Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park
Ferry route · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Quad City International Airport (MLI); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MLI has direct flights to 10 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: John Deere Commons Ferry Terminal, 1.9 mi); routes include John Deere Commons - Riverbend Commons, Riverbend Commons - Isle Casino Hotel, Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park - John Deere Commons.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Moline, Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Metro · Rock Island, Illinois · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach