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How to get fromElburn to Dubuqueby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain 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 Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    9h 42m
    $53–115

  2. Drive 142.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elburn to Dubuquecar car 142.4 mi
    3h 3m
    $26–38

  3. Train, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    6h
    $52–273

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    9h 58m
    $59–115

  5. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain 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 Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    10h 8m
    $61–165

Elburn to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Elburn to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to Madison, then take the bus to Dubuque, IA. Alternatively, you can drive from Elburn to Dubuque in around 3h 3m.

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