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How to get fromSt. Louis to Dubuqueby plane, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Dubuque by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Dubuquecar car
    6h 35m
    $86–504

  2. Drive 297.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Dubuquecar car 297.2 mi
    6h 40m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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 46m

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane STL - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dubuquecar car
    6h 35m
    $92–514

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Drive from Milwaukee-Airport-MKE to Dubuquecar car
    6h 4m
    $172–998

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Dubuque. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dubuque via Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, GTC Bay 5, and Twixt Town Rd Transfer in around 14h 46m.

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