There are 9 ways to get from Elkhart to Dubuque by bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 8m$71–115Drive 282.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Dubuquecar 282.3 mi
5h 44m$52–75Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
6h 44m$74–337Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
10h 10m$79–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 23m$72–139Train, bus via Madison
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 55m$86–173Bus via South Bend, IN
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
12h 14m$61–95Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
6h 55m$79–348Train, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
9h 49m$104–493
Elkhart to Dubuque by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Dubuque is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Dubuque is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Dubuque via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Elkhart and Dubuque is 356 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Elkhart to Dubuque, including transfers.
Elkhart to Dubuque bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Dubuque bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Dubuque is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 7:07 PM in Elkhart and 6:07 PM in Dubuque.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Dubuque is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Elkhart to Dubuque.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Dubuque via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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