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How to get fromDubuque to South Bendby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubuque to South Bend by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MLI - SBN
    4h 56m
    $94–479

  2. Drive 267.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to South Bendcar car 267.9 mi
    5h 4m
    $49–71

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 47m

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    11h 47m

  5. Drive, bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    11h 53m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 300.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to South Bend. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to South Bend (SBN), then take the taxi to South Bend. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to South Bend Station via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 47m.

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