There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Dubuque by bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or plane
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Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
11h 20m$80–132Drive 308.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to Dubuquecar 308.2 mi
6h$57–82Train, bus, fly, drive
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DEC - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
9h 27m$99–410Bus
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
11h 27m$97–119Train, bus
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
11h 58m$100–196
Effingham to Dubuque by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Dubuque is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Dubuque is to drive which takes 6h and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Dubuque via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Effingham and Dubuque is 463 miles. The road distance is 310 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Dubuque without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 11h 20m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Effingham to Dubuque, including transfers.
Effingham to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Dubuque is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Effingham to Dubuque.
There are 65+ hotels available in Dubuque.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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