What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Dubuque via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Dubuque is 266 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Dubuque bus from?

Chicago Union Station to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to Dubuque bus arrive?

Chicago Union Station to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Dubuque is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 57+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Chicago Union Station to Dubuque - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Dubuque by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
6h 54m
Drive 178 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Dubuquecar 178 mi
3h 18m
$33–47
Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
4h 33m
$52–286
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
7h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
7h 25m
Bus via Chicago Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
7h 49m
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
4h 43m
$56–297
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar
5h 8m
$60–311

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Dubuque via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Madison in around 7h 25m.

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