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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dubuque to Elkhart by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Dubuque Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDBQ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 6m
    $163–294

  2. Drive 282.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Elkhartcar282.4 mi
    5h 22m
    $52–75

  3. 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
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 8m
    $89–190

  4. Fly Dubuque Regional Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to South Bend (SBN)planeDBQ - SBN
    5h 1m
    $284–654

  5. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)planeORD - SBN
    8h 42m
    $138–473

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Davenportbus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
    9h 59m
    $68–190

  7. Bus, train 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 Stbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 12m
    $67–158

  8. Bus, train via Madison #2

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus121
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 43m
    $74–169

Dubuque to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Key Lime and United Airlines fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Transfer Center via Davenport, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 9h 59m.

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