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

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Dubuque by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    10h 55m
    $75–103

  2. Drive  357.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Dubuquecar car 357.5 mi
    6h 46m
    $66–95

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    13h 39m
    $194–306

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    6h 44m
    $76–423

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union 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 47m
    $80–130

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    13h 7m
    $155–247

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    6h 52m
    $81–434

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 52m
    $81–419

Indianapolis to Dubuque by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Dubuque via Madison in around 10h 55m.

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