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How to get fromNormal to Dubuqueby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Dubuque by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 Dubuquecar car
    10h 59m
  2. Drive 204.2 mi

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

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington 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 Dubuquecar car
    14h 6m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Normal 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 Normal to Dubuque in around 3h 28m.

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