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How to get fromJoliet to Dubuqueby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Dubuque by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    8h 55m
    $66–111

  2. Drive  184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Dubuquecar car 184.1 mi
    3h 54m
    $34–49

  3. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    5h 33m
    $52–293

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 34m
    $56–91

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 8m
    $56–91

  6. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    5h 46m
    $57–304

  7. Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar car
    6h 10m
    $60–308

Joliet to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, then take the bus to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Joliet to Dubuque in around 3h 54m.

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