Synthesis of 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)quinolines by the reaction of 2-chloroquinolines with 1,2,4-triazole was studied under neutral, acidic and basic reaction conditions. Significant role of the acid and base catalysis as well as substituent effects on the reactivity of 2-chloroquinolines in these reactions are reported. As a result of this study one can choose the best reaction conditions for the preparation of the title compounds according to the substituents on the quinoline ring.