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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Dubuque is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Dubuque is to drive which takes 8h 20m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Dubuque, IA via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Dubuque?

The distance between Kentucky and Dubuque is 551 miles. The road distance is 475.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Dubuque without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 14h 8m and costs $90 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 14h 8m to get from Kentucky to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Dubuque bus from?

Kentucky to Dubuque bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Kentucky to Dubuque bus arrive?

Kentucky to Dubuque bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and Dubuque?

Dubuque is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 10:44 AM in Kentucky and 9:44 AM in Dubuque.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Dubuque is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Kentucky to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 54+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Kentucky to Dubuque - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Dubuque by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Chicago
best
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
14h 8m
$94–162
Drive 472.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Dubuquecar 472.6 mi
8h 20m
$87–125
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
5. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
16h 54m
$110–274
Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OWB - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
9h 17m
$159–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
14h 34m
$102–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
16h 26m
$108–330
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
16h 38m
$103–229
Fly from Blue Grass Airport, bus
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
9h 36m
$179–522
Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
10h 52m
$300–708
Fly from Covington, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
10h 46m
$154–536

Kentucky to Dubuque by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 8mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kentucky to Dubuque.

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Distance: 547.6 mi
Duration: 14h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Dubuque, IA via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 14h 8m.

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