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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Dubuque is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Dubuque?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Dubuque via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Normal to Dubuque?

The distance between Normal and Dubuque is 391 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Dubuque without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Dubuque without a car is to train and bus via Milwaukee which takes 10h 13m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Normal to Dubuque, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Dubuque bus from?

Normal to Dubuque bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Where does the Normal to Dubuque bus arrive?

Normal to Dubuque bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Normal to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Dubuque is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Normal to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 64+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Normal to Dubuque - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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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Train, bus via Milwaukee
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
10h 13m
$89–161
Drive 204.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Dubuquecar 204.2 mi
3h 29m
$38–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 26m
$80–153
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
11h 6m
$93–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
14h 10m
$81–123

Normal to Dubuque by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.4 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Uptown Station to Dubuque via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 11h 6m.

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