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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubuque to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDBQ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    4h 6m

  2. Drive 164.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Waukegancar164.7 mi
    3h 35m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madisonbus121
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    7h 14m
    $66–244

  4. 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 OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 13m
    $70–142

  5. 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 OTC to Waukegantrain
    9h 18m
    $48–110

  6. 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 OTC to Waukegantrain
    9h 43m
    $57–123

Dubuque to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Dubuque, IA to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Madison, Madison, WI-Lake St., Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 7h 14m.

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