What is the cheapest way to get from Palatine to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Dubuque is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palatine to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Palatine to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Palatine and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from Palatine station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Dubuque via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Palatine to Dubuque?

The distance between Palatine and Dubuque is 249 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.

How do I travel from Palatine to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from Palatine to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $45 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Palatine to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Palatine to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palatine to Dubuque bus from?

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

Where does the Palatine to Dubuque bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palatine to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Dubuque is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Palatine to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 64+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Palatine to Dubuque - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatine 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
4h 33m
$50–281
Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palatine to Dubuquecar 155.2 mi
3h 12m
$29–41
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 56m
$50–82
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
4h 45m
$55–292
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
5h 3m
$58–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
8h 56m
$63–98

Palatine to Dubuque by train and bus

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Palatine 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 7h 56m.

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