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 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Detroit is to drive and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $90 - $600.

How far is it from Dubuque to Detroit?

The distance between Dubuque and Detroit is 431 miles. The road distance is 461.7 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dubuque to Detroit, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dubuque and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Dubuque. It is currently 3:17 AM in Dubuque and 4:17 AM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Detroit is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Dubuque to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Detroit.

Dubuque to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dubuque to Detroit by car, plane, bus, or train

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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
best
1. Drive from Dubuque to Madison-Airport-MSNcar
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
4h 32m
$94–577
Drive 459 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Detroitcar 459 mi
7h 58m
$84–121
Drive, bus, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
15h 24m
Drive to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Milwaukee-Airport-MKEcar
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 49m
$102–595
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 Detroit Bus Stationbus
16h

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dubuque to Detroit.

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Distance: 428.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Detroit. However, you can drive to Madison-Airport-MSN airport, fly to Detroit (DTW), walk to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, then take the line 261 bus to Cass & Michigan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Detroit via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 24m.

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