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How to get fromKentucky to Dubuqueby bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union 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
    14h 40m

  2. Drive 472.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Dubuquecar car 472.6 mi
    8h 21m
    $87–125

  3. Fly from Blue Grass Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    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
    11h 24m

  4. Bus, drive via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    5. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    15h 31m

  5. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    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
    11h 17m

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    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 42m

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Dubuque. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Dubuque in around 8h 21m.

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