What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Dubuque is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan City to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Dubuque is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Michigan City to Dubuque?

The distance between Michigan City and Dubuque is 293 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Michigan City to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Michigan City to Dubuque, including transfers.

Can I drive from Michigan City to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Dubuque is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Michigan City to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 57+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Michigan City to Dubuque - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan City 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 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
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
5h 52m
$61–297
Drive 234.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Michigan City to Dubuquecar 234.8 mi
4h 28m
$43–62
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Millennium Stationtrain Ssl
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
10h 22m
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
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
6h 1m
$66–308
Train, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar
6h 16m
$79–422
Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
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
6h 27m
$69–322
Train, fly to La Crosse, drive
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Dubuquecar
7h 32m
$74–331
Train, bus, drive via Gary
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain Ssl
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
5. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
10h 47m

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

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Jackson-Blue, 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 11th Street to Dubuque via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 10h 22m.

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