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How to get fromBuffalo to Dubuqueby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Buffalo to Dubuque by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeBUF - DBQ
    5h 22m
    $163–865

  2. Train, bus via Madison

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    21h 47m
    $114–314

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    18h 19m
    $115–292

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    18h 43m
    $140–411

  5. Drive 709.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Dubuquecar709.8 mi
    12h 12m
    $130–188

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeBUF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 4m
    $162–831

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeBUF - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    11h 21m
    $215–1,329

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeBUF - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 44m
    $171–840

  9. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    10h 49m
    $177–685

  10. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 47m
    $172–822

  11. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    5. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    26h 51m
    $138–404

Buffalo to Dubuque by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

United Airlines and Key Lime fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Davenport in around 18h 19m.

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