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How to get fromKansas City to Dubuqueby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Dubuque by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    9h 29m

  2. Drive 377.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Dubuquecar car 377.1 mi
    6h 36m
    $69–100

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    7h 27m
    $109–522

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MCI - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    7h 36m
    $147–776

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Drive from Milwaukee-Airport-MKE to Dubuquecar car
    6h 39m
    $139–695

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Dubuque. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Dubuque in around 6h 36m.

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