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There are 12 ways to get from Durham to Dubuque by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeRDU - DBQ
    6h 39m
    $129–588

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    30h 14m
    $197–543

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    5. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    33h 19m
    $261–1,469

  4. Drive 943.8 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Dubuquecar943.8 mi
    16h 33m
    $173–249

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeRDU - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    12h 38m
    $171–902

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeGSO - DBQ
    9h 51m
    $166–704

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    12h 5m
    $188–548

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeCLT - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    11h 34m
    $151–500

  9. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeCLT - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    13h 16m
    $179–838

  10. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    11h 50m
    $148–574

  11. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGSO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    13h 54m
    $185–564

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate G to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    34h 45m
    $225–1,410

Durham to Dubuque by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration30h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

American Airlines and Key Lime fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Davenport in around 30h 14m.

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