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How to get fromEffingham to Dubuqueby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Dubuque by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 20m
    $84–135

  2. Drive  308.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Dubuquecar car 308.2 mi
    6h
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    12h 30m
    $196–309

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    11h 27m
    $97–119

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 58m
    $157–250

Effingham to Dubuque by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Effingham to Dubuque via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 11h 20m.

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