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How to get fromDubuque to Jolietby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dubuque to Joliet by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 9m
    $51–263

  2. Drive  184 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Jolietcar car 184 mi
    3h 55m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    8h 44m
    $66–110

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 24m
    $52–273

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 44m
    $59–277

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

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 4m
    $66–339

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 4m
    $53–87

  8. Bus, train via Madison #2

    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
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    9h 24m
    $72–137

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 4m
    $57–80

Dubuque to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Joliet. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque to Joliet Gateway Center via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 44m.

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