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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    3h 59m
    $61–354

  2. Drive 248.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Dubuquecar car 248.5 mi
    5h 6m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    11h 29m

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    4h 17m
    $89–508

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Drive from Milwaukee-Airport-MKE to Dubuquecar car
    5h 48m
    $631–1,047

  6. Fly to Rochester, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Dubuquecar car
    5h 43m
    $67–347

  7. Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MSP - ATW
    2. Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Dubuquecar car
    6h 12m
    $127–707

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Dubuque.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 308 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Dubuque. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Dubuque via Des Moines, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 11h 29m.

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