There are 7 ways to get from Grand Forks to Dubuque by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane GFK - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
5h 17m$90–401Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
18h$189–269Drive 558.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Forks to Dubuquecar 558.9 mi
10h 16m$102–148Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane GFK - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
8h 18m$130–596Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
18h 20m$169–233Bus #2
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
19h 40m$161–222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo Airport to Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Stationbus Far
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
20h 19m$218–383
Grand Forks to Dubuque by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Dubuque is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Dubuque is to fly and drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at Dubuque via Fargo, Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Grand Forks and Dubuque is 589 miles. The road distance is 562.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to Dubuque without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 18h and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Grand Forks to Dubuque, including transfers.
Grand Forks to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.
Grand Forks to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to Dubuque is 562 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Grand Forks to Dubuque.
There are 65+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Forks to Dubuque via Fargo, Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Madison in around 18h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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