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How to get fromDubuque to Illinoisby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubuque to Illinois by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 121
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 54m
    $57–88

  2. Drive  178.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Chicagocar car 178.2 mi
    3h 36m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus Lab 121
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    7h 6m
    $48–85

  4. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $63–115

  5. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus Lab 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    8h
    $47–75

Dubuque to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via Madison and 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus in around 7h 6m.

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