What is the cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City?

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City?

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Dubuque and Mackinaw City?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubuque to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at Mackinaw via Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Dubuque to Mackinaw City?

The distance between Dubuque and Mackinaw City is 502 miles. The road distance is 480.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dubuque to Mackinaw City without a car?

The best way to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus via Escanaba which takes 17h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubuque to Mackinaw City bus from?

Dubuque to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Lamers Connect, depart from Dubuque station.

Where does the Dubuque to Mackinaw City bus arrive?

Dubuque to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Lamers Connect, arrive at Milwaukee station.

What is the time difference between Dubuque and Mackinaw City?

Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Dubuque. It is currently 2:48 PM in Dubuque and 3:48 PM in Mackinaw City.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Mackinaw City?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Mackinaw City is 480 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Dubuque to Mackinaw City.

Where can I stay near Mackinaw City?

There are 61+ hotels available in Mackinaw City.

Dubuque to Mackinaw City - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dubuque to Mackinaw City by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Pellston (PLN)plane MLI - PLN
7h 2m
$124–421
Drive 477.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Mackinaw Citycar 477.5 mi
9h
$88–126
Bus via Escanaba
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
17h 15m
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pellston (PLN)plane CID - PLN
6h 39m
$190–791
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Pellston (PLN)plane MSN - PLN
8h 30m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
20h 2m
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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
20h 25m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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7h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.8 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque to Mackinaw via Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, and St. Ignace in around 17h 15m.

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