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How to get fromIndependence to Dubuqueby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Dubuque by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    8h 34m
    $104–572

  2. Drive  374.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Dubuquecar car 374.9 mi
    6h 39m
    $69–99

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence 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
    19h 8m
    $189–393

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    19h 45m
    $152–230

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 46m
    $135–690

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MCI - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 41m
    $144–777

Independence to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Dubuque via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Madison in around 19h 45m.

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