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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Dubuque via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Evanston to Dubuque?

The distance between Evanston and Dubuque is 247 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $45 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Evanston to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Dubuque bus from?

Evanston to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.

Where does the Evanston to Dubuque bus arrive?

Evanston to Dubuque bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Dubuque is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Evanston to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 64+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Evanston to Dubuque - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Dubuque by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
7h 59m
$47–78
Drive 172.1 mi
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1. Drive from Evanston to Dubuquecar 172.1 mi
3h 36m
$32–46
Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar
4h 48m
$48–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
8h 28m
$62–97
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
5h
$54–292
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dubuquecar
5h 18m
$56–306

Evanston to Dubuque by bus

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Dodge Station to Dubuque via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 7h 59m.

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