There are 4 ways to get from Northbrook to Dubuque by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
- Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
7h 45mDrive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northbrook to Dubuquecar 167.1 mi
3h 11m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
8h 47m$50–109Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus 122
9h 26m$55–136
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northbrook to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Northbrook to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Northbrook to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Shermer Walters and arriving at Dubuque, IA via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Northbrook and Dubuque is 266 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Northbrook to Dubuque without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Northbrook to Dubuque, including transfers.
Northbrook to Dubuque bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Northbrook to Dubuque bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northbrook to Dubuque is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Northbrook to Dubuque.
There are 55+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Shermer Walters to Dubuque, IA via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
Bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dubuque, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide











