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How to get fromRaleigh to Dubuqueby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Dubuque by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RDU - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    7h 23m
    $102–464

  2. Drive  966.5 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Dubuquecar car 966.5 mi
    17h 31m
    $177–255

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RDU - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    7h 3m
    $106–474

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RDU - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    7h 47m
    $140–728

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    9h 4m
    $146–579

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    9h 27m
    $199–834

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

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Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 832 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Dubuque. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Dubuque in around 17h 31m.

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