There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Dubuque by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SDF - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
6h 55m$86–474Bus
- 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$92–154Drive 472.3 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Dubuquecar 472.3 mi
8h 37m$87–125Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SDF - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
6h 22m$91–485Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SDF - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
9h 53m$126–680Bus 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$120–245
Louisville to Dubuque by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Dubuque is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Dubuque is to fly and drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville 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 Louisville and Dubuque is 427 miles. The road distance is 475 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Louisville to Dubuque, including transfers.
Louisville to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
Louisville to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Dubuque is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 2:12 PM in Louisville and 1:12 PM in Dubuque.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Dubuque is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Louisville to Dubuque.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Louisville International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
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
- $50–120
- 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
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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