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

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There are 5 ways to get from McHenry to Dubuque by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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

  2. Drive  138.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McHenry to Dubuquecar car 138.6 mi
    3h 18m
    $26–37

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

    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 11m
    $50–280

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    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, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 6m
    $96–151

  5. 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 24m
    $55–281

McHenry to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to Madison, then take the bus to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from McHenry to Dubuque in around 3h 18m.

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