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How to get fromMcHenry to Dubuqueby train, plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    5h 6m
    $50–280

  2. Drive  137.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McHenry to Dubuquecar car 137.9 mi
    3h 20m
    $26–37

  3. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    8h 31m
    $51–84

  4. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    5h 17m
    $55–291

  5. Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar car
    5h 36m
    $58–305

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 20m
    $65–100

McHenry to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from McHenry to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, walk to Multi-Modal Facility, take the train to Terminal 2, 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 McHenry to Dubuque via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 31m.

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