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

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

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MLI - PIT
    7h 1m
    $79–401

  2. 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 43m
    $136–308

  3. Bus

    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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    18h 35m
    $101–218

  4. Drive 638 mi

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Pittsburghcar car 638 mi
    10h 54m
    $117–169

  5. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CID - PIT
    7h 18m
    $85–421

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MSN - PIT
    10h 4m
    $117–612

  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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 59m
    $143–354

  8. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    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 O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    19h 11m
    $108–223

Dubuque to Pittsburgh by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dubuque, IA to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Madison, 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 35m.

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