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How to get fromDubuque to Kentuckyby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Dubuque to Kentucky by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 24m
    $91–199

  2. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    11h 4m
    $86–385

  3. Drive 471.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Louisvillecar car 471.6 mi
    8h 21m
    $87–125

  4. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    8h 52m
    $105–286

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 55m
    $98–223

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 37m
    $98–218

  7. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus 121
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 53m
    $105–264

  8. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    9h 33m
    $116–585

  9. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    10h 3m
    $235–656

  10. Bus, bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    11h 18m
    $124–666

  11. Bus, bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    10h 50m
    $145–815

Dubuque to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque, IA to Louisville, KY via Madison, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 24m.

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