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

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There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Dubuque by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to MadisonbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    13h 20m
    $75–156

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    4. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    5. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    15h 23m
    $116–480

  3. Drive 465.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Dubuquecar465.6 mi
    8h 11m
    $85–123

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeCVG - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    9h 34m
    $134–652

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    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
    17h 15m
    $86–270

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeCVG - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    11h 22m
    $172–1,000

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeCVG - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 24m
    $148–662

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCVG - 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 45m
    $154–536

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCVG - 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 35m
    $144–694

Cincinnati to Dubuque by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Dubuque, IA via Madison in around 13h 20m.

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