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How to get fromMilwaukee to Dubuque, IAby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee to Dubuque, IA by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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 Dubuque, IAcar car
    5h 21m
    $79–300

  2. Drive 169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Dubuque, IAcar car 169.4 mi
    3h
    $31–45

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station 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 Dubuque, IAcar car
    10h 47m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Dubuque, IA. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque, IA. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Dubuque, IA via Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 10h 47m.

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