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 2h 56m.

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 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Dubuque to Palatine?

The distance between Dubuque and Palatine is 249 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dubuque to Palatine, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Palatine?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Palatine is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Dubuque to Palatine.

Where can I stay near Palatine?

There are 263+ hotels available in Palatine.

Dubuque to Palatine - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 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 23m
$50–252
Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Palatinecar 155.6 mi
2h 56m
$29–41
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
11h 12m
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 33m
$86–482

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Palatine. 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 Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Palatine via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 12m.

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