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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Dubuque by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    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
    $66–373

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    12h 2m

  3. Drive 357.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Dubuquecar car 357.8 mi
    6h 29m
    $66–95

  4. Fly Indianapolis 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 48m
    $71–394

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Dubuquecar car
    7h 5m
    $79–468

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    8h 11m
    $70–307

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    13h 41m

Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Dubuque. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Dubuque via Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 12h 2m.

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