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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Dubuqueby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    8h 23m
    $51–84

  2. Drive  135.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Dubuquecar car 135.9 mi
    3h 7m
    $25–36

  3. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    5h 9m
    $52–283

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 9m
    $73–135

  5. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    5h 19m
    $57–294

Crystal Lake to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to Madison, then take the bus to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal Lake to Dubuque in around 3h 7m.

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