Airport guide
Flying into Quad City International (MLI)
Every venue below has MLI as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Quad City International Airport (MLI) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 7.1 miles from downtown Davenport in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 8 venues with 96 upcoming events (as of Nov 10, 2026); the closest is Vibrant Arena at The MARK at 4.1 miles.
Venues nearest MLI
| Venue | City | From MLI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Moline | 4.1 mi (6.6 km) | 41 | None | Hotels |
| Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center | Bettendorf | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| The Rust Belt | East Moline | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| Adler Theatre | Davenport | 6.2 mi (9.9 km) | 16 | None | Hotels |
| TPC At Deere Run | Silvis | 6.2 mi (9.9 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
| Capitol Theatre - Iowa | Davenport | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 10 | None | Hotels |
| Event Center at Rhythm City Casino Resort | Davenport | 10 mi (16.3 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
| The Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg | Galesburg | 35 mi (57.0 km) | 14 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near MLI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues MLI is the first airport for, counted Nov 10, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 6 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 6 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 1 | Event Center at Rhythm City Casino Resort | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 6 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 3 | Adler Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 3 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 2 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 2 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 1 | The Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 1 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 3 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 4 | Vibrant Arena at The MARK | Search this weekend |
Next events near MLI
Rival Sons
The Rust Belt, East Moline, Illinois
From about $23.00View TicketsEverclear
The Rust Belt, East Moline, Illinois
From about $67.00View TicketsQuad City Storm vs. Pee Dee IceCats
Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Moline, Illinois
From about $29.00View TicketsThe Prince Experience - Prince Tribute
Capitol Theatre - Iowa, Davenport, Iowa
From about $55.00View TicketsCheap Trick
Capitol Theatre - Iowa, Davenport, Iowa
From about $74.00View TicketsQuad City Storm vs. Pee Dee IceCats
Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Moline, Illinois
From about $29.00View TicketsMitchell Tenpenny
The Rust Belt, East Moline, Illinois
From about $70.00View TicketsKenny G
Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa
From about $110.00View TicketsThe Wizards of Winter
Capitol Theatre - Iowa, Davenport, Iowa
From about $52.00View TicketsQuad City Storm vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Moline, Illinois
From about $29.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 12: Rival Sons
- Nov 13: Everclear
- Nov 14: Cheap Trick
- Nov 18: Kenny G
- Nov 19: The Wizards of Winter
- Nov 20: Quad City Storm vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
When events near MLI happen
- 70% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 39 of 54 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities MLI serves
| City | Events | From MLI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline | 41 | 4.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Davenport | 31 | 7.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Galesburg | 14 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Silvis | 5 | 6.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| East Moline | 4 | 5.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bettendorf | 1 | 5.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to MLI?
Of the venues MLI is the first airport we list for, the closest are Vibrant Arena at The MARK (4.1 miles), Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center (5.3 miles) and The Rust Belt (5.7 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is MLI from downtown Davenport?
Quad City International Airport (MLI) is 7.1 miles (11.5 km) from downtown Davenport in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is MLI from Vibrant Arena at The MARK?
Quad City International Airport (MLI) is 4.1 miles from Vibrant Arena at The MARK in a straight line.
How many events are near MLI in the next 12 weeks?
We list 38 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues MLI is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 6. Counted as of Nov 10, 2026.
