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How to get fromDubuque to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dubuque to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 57m
    $72–131

  2. Drive  298 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Purdue Universitycar car 298 mi
    5h 47m
    $55–79

  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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $85–164

  4. 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 Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 6m
    $91–191

  5. Bus, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    11h 2m
    $76–135

  6. Bus, train #2

    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 Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 58m
    $79–161

  7. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MLI - LAF
    6h 42m
    $60–332

  8. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 7m
    $73–301

  9. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $75–311

Dubuque to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque to Purdue University via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 57m.

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