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

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Detroit is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $90 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Dubuque and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubuque to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Davenport and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Dubuque to Detroit?

The distance between Dubuque and Detroit is 440 miles. The road distance is 461.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dubuque to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Dubuque to Detroit without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 34m and costs $110 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Dubuque to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubuque to Detroit bus from?

Dubuque to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center station.

Bus or fly from Dubuque to Detroit?

The best way to get from Dubuque to Detroit is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $90 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $410 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Dubuque to Detroit bus arrive?

Dubuque to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Davenport station.

What is the time difference between Dubuque and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Dubuque. It is currently 4:30 PM in Dubuque and 5:30 PM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Detroit is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Dubuque to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 487+ hotels available in Detroit.

Dubuque to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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

Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)MSN - DTW
7h 20m
$89–464
Bus via Milwaukee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison121
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
13h 55m
$81–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Davenport
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Naperville Amtrak
3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
12h 34m
$117–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Davenport
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
12h 45m
$94–254
Drive 459 mi
1. Drive from Dubuque to Detroit459 mi
7h 54m
$84–121
Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport
1. Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Detroit (DTW)DBQ - DTW
5h 19m
$91–406
Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
9h 5m
$286–606
Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison
2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
10h 6m
$156–425
Bus, train via Madison
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison121
2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
14h 8m
$96–258

Dubuque to Detroit by bus and train

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12h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dubuque to Detroit.

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Distance: 437.5 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Detroit Bus Station via Davenport and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, Key Lime, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily.

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