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How to get fromDubuque to Napervilleby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Dubuque to Naperville by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4h 58m
    $51–262

  2. Drive  163.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Napervillecar car 163.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    8h 17m
    $61–94

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    5h 13m
    $52–272

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    5h 33m
    $59–276

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    8h 49m
    $54–91

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    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 Napervilletrain train
    8h 57m
    $67–121

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    9h 33m
    $53–76

Dubuque to Naperville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Naperville, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Naperville. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Naperville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque to Naperville via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 17m.

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