What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Dubuque is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Dubuque is to drive which takes 6h and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Effingham to Dubuque?

The distance between Effingham and Dubuque is 538 miles. The road distance is 310 miles.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Effingham to Dubuque, including transfers.

Can I drive from Effingham to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Dubuque is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Effingham to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Effingham to Dubuque - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Dubuque by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
11h 52m
Drive 308.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Dubuquecar 308.2 mi
6h
$57–82
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DEC - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
7h 24m
$70–358
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
12h 32m
Train, bus, drive via Champaign
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
5. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
13h 17m

Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 59mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Effingham to Dubuque.

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Distance: 535.2 mi
Duration: 11h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Dubuque. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Effingham to Dubuque in around 6h.

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