What is the cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Champaign is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubuque to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Champaign is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Dubuque to Champaign?

The distance between Dubuque and Champaign is 239 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.

How long does it take to get from Dubuque to Champaign?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Dubuque to Champaign, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Champaign is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Dubuque to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 68+ hotels available in Champaign.

Dubuque to Champaign - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dubuque to Champaign by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MLI - CMI
5h
$72–344
Drive 252.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Champaigncar 252.5 mi
4h 24m
$47–67
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
12h 40m
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane CID - CMI
5h 18m
$78–354

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dubuque to Champaign.

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Champaign. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), then take the taxi to Champaign. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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