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How to get fromDubuque to Decaturby bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubuque to Decatur by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi taxi
    11h 47m
    $157–418

  2. Drive 242.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Decaturcar car 242.1 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–64

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi taxi
    12h 3m
    $164–464

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Decaturtaxi taxi
    12h 6m
    $191–414

  5. Bus, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decaturtaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    $196–323

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Decatur. However, you can take the bus to Madison, walk to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Lincoln Station, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubuque to Decatur in around 4h 31m.

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