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Moline

Give Moline one full day plus a night: John Deere Pavilion, the riverfront and Sylvan Island. Two nights if you use it as a Quad Cities base.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug humidity
Airport
MLI
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Moline is the Illinois half of the Quad Cities, on the Mississippi about 165 mi (265 km) west of Chicago. It is a compact, car-friendly river city built around Deere & Company: the free John Deere Pavilion and the company's 1,400-acre world headquarters display floor anchor a short visit, with the Channel Cat water taxi and the Rock Island and Davenport riverfronts next door. Most travellers see it in a day and sleep one or two nights.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Moline, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealSteakhouse dinner$20–40
  • Street or quick mealPub burger or sandwich$10–17
  • BeerDraught beer$5–8
  • Taxi, about 5 km5 km taxi or ridesharecheck$12–18
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedBudget chain room (airport or mall strip), a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget chain room (airport or mall strip), a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget chain room (airport or mall strip), a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$150 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

John Deere Pavilion and Deere & Company headquartersMississippi riverfront and John Deere CommonsQuad Cities (with Rock Island, East Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf)Channel Cat water taxi
Airports
MLI Quad City International Airport (In Moline, 2200 69th Ave; no international flights despite the name. MetroLINK Route 20 Blue bus runs to Centre Station downtown about twice an hour.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Moline: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C

−10°C

8 rd

Feb

2°C

−8°C

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Mar

9°C

−2°C

9 rd

Apr

17°C

4°C

10 rd

May

23°C

10°C

11 rd

Jun

28°C

16°C

10 rd

Jul

30°C

18°C

9 rd

Aug

29°C

17°C

9 rd

Sep

25°C

12°C

8 rd

Oct

17°C

6°C

8 rd

Nov

9°C

−1°C

8 rd

Dec

1°C

−7°C

8 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: sights, the mall strip and the Deere headquarters are spread along River Drive and IL-5/John Deere Road. MetroLINK buses cover Moline and the Illinois Quad Cities, and the Channel Cat water taxi links the Illinois and Iowa shorelines in season. Downtown to the airport is about 15 min by car.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Rock Islandgo

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive or MetroLINK across the river, about 10–15 min

Riverfront, the Rock Island Arsenal area and the Iowa side are one continuous urban strip.

Peoria, Illinoisgo

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

I-74 south, about 1 h 40 min

A full day or a stop on the way south.

Nauvoo

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

US-34 and IL-96 north along the river, about 2 h

Historic river town; long for a return day, better as an overnight.

Quincy, Illinois

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h 15 min

US-34 and IL-336 south, about 2 h 15 min

Too far for a comfortable day return.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / John Deere Commons

River Drive hotels, walkable to the Pavilion, RiverStation and the arena; best for a short stay without a car.

Airport and Southpark Mall area

69th Ave and 52nd Ave chains with free parking; best if you are driving or flying out early.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–190 excl. bed
High
$190+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150US$300
Rental car, one day1 × US$65 · checkUS$65
MetroLINK single ride2 × US$2 · checkUS$3
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$55
Trip total≈ US$302 per person per day, bed includedUS$603

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Pub burger or sandwich$10–17
Steakhouse dinner$20–40
Draught beer$5–8
5 km taxi or ridesharecheck$12–18
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Moline is a normal US river city: daytime downtown and riverfront are fine, and the usual advice applies after dark — stay in lit areas, lock the car, keep valuables out of sight.
  • Quad City International Airport has no scheduled international flights: connect through Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul or Denver.
  • Amtrak service to Moline has been bus-to-Galesburg rather than direct rail: check the current timetable before you book.
  • Winter brings ice on riverfront paths and sidewalks; summer brings river-valley humidity.
  • Prices are shown before sales tax, and a tip of 18–22% is expected at sit-down restaurants.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Moline; Belgium keeps an honorary consulate. Most countries: consulates in Chicago, embassies in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • MLI airport → downtown Moline: about 15 min by car; MetroLINK Route 20 Blue bus about twice an hour (check)
  • Channel Cat water taxi, Illinois ↔ Iowa shore: seasonal, per-ride fare (check)
  • Amtrak Moline → Chicago: about $40–72 one way, currently by bus to Galesburg (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moline. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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