There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Dubuque by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus 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
14h$91–153Drive 472.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Dubuquecar 472.3 mi
8h 37m$87–125Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis 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
16h 34m$129–279Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
9h 30m$112–417Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette 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
15h 7m$105–172Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis 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
16h 2m$115–245Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 47m$93–453Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 42m$198–932Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
11h 35m$113–497Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
11h 29m$208–456
Kentucky to Dubuque by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Dubuque is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Dubuque is to drive which takes 8h 37m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Dubuque via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Kentucky and Dubuque is 551 miles. The road distance is 475 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 14h to get from Kentucky to Dubuque, including transfers.
Kentucky to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
Kentucky to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Dubuque is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 2:47 AM in Kentucky and 1:47 AM in Dubuque.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Dubuque is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Kentucky to Dubuque.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Dubuque via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 14h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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