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

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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to Dubuque by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATW - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    5h 29m
    $73–348

  2. Drive 193.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Dubuquecar car 193.6 mi
    3h 44m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus 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
    13h 9m

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ATW - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    6h
    $78–359

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

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ATW - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    5h 27m
    $101–513

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Dubuque. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Dubuque via Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 13h 9m.

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