What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Dubuque?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Dubuque is 266 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque without a car is to train and bus via Madison which takes 8h 23m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Crystal Lake to Dubuque, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Dubuque is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Crystal Lake to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 65+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Crystal Lake to Dubuque - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
5h
$52–283
Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Dubuquecar 135.9 mi
3h 7m
$25–36
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
8h 23m
$51–84
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
5h 12m
$57–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
9h 23m
$65–99

Crystal Lake to Dubuque by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.5 mi
Duration: 5h

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 Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Dubuque via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 23m.

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