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How to get fromDubuque to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubuque to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDBQ - ORD
    2h 3m
    $151–239

  2. Drive 178.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Chicagocar178.8 mi
    3h 18m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to DavenportbusDubuque
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    5h 40m
    $59–144

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Davenportbus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Naperville Amtrakbus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    6h 14m
    $67–135

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus121
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StbusVan Galder
    7h 18m
    $46–108

  6. Bus via Madison #2

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus121
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2548 / ...
    7h 40m
    $53–118

Dubuque to Chicago by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Key Lime flies from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station via Davenport in around 5h 40m.

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