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How to get fromSouth Bend to Dubuqueby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from South Bend to Dubuque by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
    10h 24m

  2. Drive 267.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Dubuquecar car 267.9 mi
    5h 21m
    $49–71

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    6h 39m
    $68–335

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
    10h 53m

  5. Bus, drive via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
    10h 53m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    6h 51m
    $73–346

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    7h 4m
    $86–460

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar car
    7h 16m
    $76–350

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    3. Drive from Milwaukee-Airport-MKE to Dubuquecar car
    8h 1m
    $111–572

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Bend to Dubuque.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Bend to Dubuque. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from South Bend to Dubuque in around 5h 21m.

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