What is the cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Elkhart is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubuque to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Elkhart is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Dubuque and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubuque to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Dubuque to Elkhart?

The distance between Dubuque and Elkhart is 367 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dubuque to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from Dubuque to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 9h 43m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Dubuque to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Dubuque to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubuque to Elkhart bus from?

Dubuque to Elkhart bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Dubuque station.

Where does the Dubuque to Elkhart bus arrive?

Dubuque to Elkhart bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Madison station.

What is the time difference between Dubuque and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Dubuque. It is currently 3:03 PM in Dubuque and 4:03 PM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Elkhart is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Dubuque to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 241+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Dubuque to Elkhart - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dubuque to Elkhart by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Milwaukee
best
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 43m
$83–148
Drive 281.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Elkhartcar 281.9 mi
5h 42m
$52–75
Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 26m
$72–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
9h 55m
$78–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 15m
$75–145
Bus, train via Madison
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 23m
$89–175
Bus via South Street Station
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
12h 39m
$60–100
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 37m
$73–336
Bus, fly to South Bend
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
8h 37m
$145–515
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSN - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 23m
$87–392

Dubuque to Elkhart by bus and train

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9h 43mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dubuque to Elkhart.

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Distance: 365.3 mi
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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