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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Dubuque by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    8h 25m

  2. Drive 236.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Dubuquecar236.5 mi
    4h 1m
    $44–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    10h 7m
    $92–213

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeSPI - DBQ
    12h 15m
    $103–442

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    11h 20m
    $94–238

  6. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    11h 32m
    $70–182

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Galesburg and Burlington in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Key Lime fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) twice daily.

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