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How to get fromDubuque to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)by car, plane, bus, or rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Dubuque to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by car, plane, bus, or rideshare

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2h 39m
    $44–251

  2. Drive 165.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Dubuque to Chicago-O-Hare-Airport-ORDcar car 165.3 mi
    3h 4m
    $31–44

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 10m

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Dubuque to Chicago O'Hare-ORDrideshare rideshare 165.3 mi
    3h 4m

  5. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2h 49m
    $80–491

  6. Drive to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Madison-Airport-MSNcar car
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    3h 7m
    $52–325

  7. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3h 9m
    $52–275

  8. Drive, bus via Cumberland

    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
    10h 51m

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport then fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to O'Hare via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, and UIC-Halsted in around 10h 10m.

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