There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Dubuque by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)ORD - DBQ
2h 48m$152–230Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Dubuque178.2 mi
3h 17m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DavenportGreyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation CenterBurlington
5h 55m$59–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
6h 32m$66–135Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IA122
7h 20m$44–99Bus via Madison #2
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to MadisonFlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IA122
7h 20m$50–103
Chicago Loop to Dubuque by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Dubuque is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $150 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Davenport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Dubuque is 173 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Chicago Loop to Dubuque, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Dubuque is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 5h 55m.
Chicago Loop to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Davenport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Dubuque is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Chicago Loop to Dubuque.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
Key Lime flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Davenport in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–104
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–70
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
- Saver Fare
- $76
- Flex Fare
- $104
Bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dubuque, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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