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How to get fromNormal to Dubuqueby train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Dubuque by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    10h 37m
    $59–162

  2. Drive 204.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Dubuquecar car 204.2 mi
    3h 28m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    10h 53m
    $66–207

  4. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    11h 5m
    $91–168

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus 122
    14h
    $82–161

Normal to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Uptown Station to Dubuque, IA via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 11h 5m.

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