What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Zurich and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Dubuque via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Lake Zurich to Dubuque?

The distance between Lake Zurich and Dubuque is 260 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Zurich to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $65 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Zurich to Dubuque bus from?

Lake Zurich to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Where does the Lake Zurich to Dubuque bus arrive?

Lake Zurich to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from Lake Zurich to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Zurich to Dubuque is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Lake Zurich to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 64+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Lake Zurich to Dubuque - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Dubuque by train, plane, car, or bus

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Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
4h 49m
$70–305
Drive 149.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Dubuquecar 149.1 mi
3h 27m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
8h 11m
$70–106
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
5h
$75–316
Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar
5h 19m
$78–330
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
9h 7m
$98–154

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

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Distance: 258.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Dubuque via Barrington, Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 11m.

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