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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Dubuque by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeROC - DBQ
    4h 41m
    $156–705

  2. Train, bus via Madison

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    20h 1m
    $123–311

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    4. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    18h 36m
    $144–338

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    5. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    20h 49m
    $129–317

  5. Drive 777.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Dubuquecar777.7 mi
    13h 22m
    $142–205

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeROC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    8h 51m
    $155–621

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeROC - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    10h 22m
    $198–1,019

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeROC - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    9h 42m
    $169–680

  9. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    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 Dubuque, IAbus
    9h 55m
    $225–665

Rochester to Dubuque by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Key Lime, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Davenport in around 20h 49m.

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