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

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Palatine is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Palatine is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Dubuque and Palatine?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubuque to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Dubuque to Palatine?

The distance between Dubuque and Palatine is 249 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dubuque to Palatine without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Dubuque to Palatine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubuque to Palatine bus from?

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

Where does the Dubuque to Palatine bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dubuque to Palatine?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Palatine is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Dubuque to Palatine.

Where can I stay near Palatine?

There are 309+ hotels available in Palatine.

Dubuque to Palatine - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubuque to Palatine by car, plane, bus, or train

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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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
4h 19m
$50–262
Drive 155.1 mi
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1. Drive from Dubuque to Palatinecar 155.1 mi
3h 12m
$29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus Lab 121
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus Van Galder
7h 50m
$51–86
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
4h 34m
$51–272
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
4h 54m
$58–276
Bus, train
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 OTC to Palatinetrain
9h 10m
$69–124

Dubuque to Palatine by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Dubuque to Palatine via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, O'Hare, Irving Park-Blue, and Irving Park in around 7h 50m.

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