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 8h.

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 35m and costs $75 - $470.

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 35m 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 3:31 AM in Dubuque and 4:31 AM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Detroit is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Dubuque to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 500+ hotels available in Detroit.

Dubuque to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 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
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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 35m
$79–467
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
Drive 459.1 mi
1. Drive from Dubuque to Detroitcar 459.1 mi
8h
$84–121
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 47m
$342–595
Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Detroit (DTW)plane ATW - DTW
6h 22m
$82–363
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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
5. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain
17h 6m

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

34Weekly Planes

1h 58mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dubuque to Detroit.

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Distance: 428.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 Bus Station via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h.

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