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How to get fromMattoon to Dubuqueby train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Mattoon to Dubuque by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 20m
    $93–202

  2. Drive 289.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Dubuquecar289.1 mi
    5h 26m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus 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 Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 50m
    $89–215

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeORD - DBQ
    6h 33m
    $178–306

  5. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    11h 45m
    $72–176

  6. Train, bus via Madison #2

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    12h 1m
    $79–201

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeDEC - DBQ
    8h 21m
    $189–530

  8. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeCMI - DBQ
    7h 35m
    $211–497

Mattoon to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, take the train to Naperville, walk to Naperville Amtrak Station, take the bus to Davenport, then take the bus to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Davenport in around 10h 50m.

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