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How to get fromDubuque to Bloomingtonby car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubuque to Bloomington by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus, train

    best
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    12h 16m

  2. Drive 201.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Bloomingtoncar car 201.4 mi
    3h 39m
    $37–54

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    13h 48m

  4. Drive, bus via Chicago

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    15h 3m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Bloomington. However, you can drive to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, take the line 5 bus to GTC Bay 5, walk to GTC Bay 9, take the bus to Court St Transportation Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubuque to Bloomington in around 3h 39m.

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