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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Dubuque by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Covington to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeCVG - DBQ
    5h 25m
    $130–686

  2. Bus

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

  3. 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

  4. Drive 465.6 mi

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

  5. Fly Covington 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 25m
    $144–662

  6. Fly Covington 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

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeDAY - DBQ
    8h 31m
    $174–791

  8. 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

Cincinnati to Dubuque by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Key Lime, and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Dubuque, IA via Madison in around 13h 20m.

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