What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave and arriving at Dubuque via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from O'Hare to Dubuque?

The distance between O'Hare and Dubuque is 223 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from O'Hare to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Dubuque bus from?

O'Hare to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Where does the O'Hare to Dubuque bus arrive?

O'Hare to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Dubuque is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from O'Hare to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 64+ hotels available in Dubuque.

O'Hare to Dubuque - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Dubuque by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
3h 40m
$46–286
Drive 164.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from O'Hare to Dubuquecar 164.4 mi
3h 20m
$30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
7h 19m
$47–77
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
3h 56m
$52–297
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar
4h 17m
$54–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
8h 41m
$58–94

O'Hare to Dubuque by bus

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave to Dubuque via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 7h 19m.

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