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How to get fromDubuque to Michigan Cityby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dubuque to Michigan City 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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 6m
    $56–259

  2. Drive  234.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Michigan Citycar car 234.5 mi
    4h 44m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 45m
    $69–104

  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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 25m
    $58–269

  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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 43m
    $60–283

  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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 1m
    $77–375

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 17m
    $63–101

  8. 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
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 30m
    $75–131

  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 Millennium Station to 11th St.train train
    9h 58m
    $62–86

Dubuque to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Michigan City. 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 Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque to 11th St. via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 8h 45m.

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