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How to get fromLombard to Dubuqueby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    5h 3m
    $58–294

  2. Drive 163.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lombard to Dubuquecar car 163.6 mi
    3h 15m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    9h 38m

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    5h 13m
    $58–305

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    5h 28m
    $71–409

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar car
    5h 39m
    $66–319

  7. Bus, drive via Cumberland CTA Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    11h 56m

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

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Lombard to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to Oak Park, walk to Harlem/Lake Green Line Station, take the line 90 bus to Harlem Blue Line Station, walk to Harlem-O'Hare, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lombard to Dubuque via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 9h 38m.

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