What is the cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks?

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks?

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks is to drive and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $85 - $390.

How far is it from Dubuque to Grand Forks?

The distance between Dubuque and Grand Forks is 589 miles. The road distance is 561.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Grand Forks?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Grand Forks is 561 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Dubuque to Grand Forks.

Where can I stay near Grand Forks?

There are 51+ hotels available in Grand Forks.

Dubuque to Grand Forks - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks by car, plane, or bus

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 The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane CID - GFK
5h 25m
$86–381
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 Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
6. Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
20h 35m
Drive 557.9 mi
1. Drive from Dubuque to Grand Forkscar 557.9 mi
10h 16m
$102–148
Drive to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
1. Drive from Dubuque to Madison-Airport-MSNcar
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSN - GFK
6h 37m
$113–535
Drive, bus via Brainerd
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 Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
6. Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus
22h 45m
Drive, bus via Brainerd #2
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 Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
6. Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus
23h 6m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dubuque to Grand Forks.

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Distance: 585.3 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Grand Forks. However, you can drive to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), then take the taxi to Grand Forks. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Grand Forks via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Fargo in around 20h 35m.

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