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

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Dubuque is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Dubuque is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Mattoon to Dubuque?

The distance between Mattoon and Dubuque is 500 miles. The road distance is 290.8 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Mattoon to Dubuque, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Dubuque is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Mattoon to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 62+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Mattoon to Dubuque - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Dubuque by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
12h 7m
Drive 289.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to Dubuquecar 289.1 mi
5h 27m
$53–77
Train, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane CMI - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar
8h 16m
$87–376
Train, bus, drive via Champaign
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
5. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
13h 7m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mattoon to Dubuque.

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Distance: 497.4 mi
Duration: 12h 7m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Dubuque. However, you can take the train 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 Mattoon to Dubuque in around 5h 27m.

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