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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus bus St Louis
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus Burlington
    8h 35m
    $86–202

  2. Drive 297.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Dubuquecar car 297.2 mi
    6h 38m
    $55–79

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 29m
    $130–594

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus
    9h 16m
    $196–1,092

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus bus
    10h 28m
    $300–648

St. Louis to Dubuque by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Burlington in around 8h 35m.

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