There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Dubuque by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
11h 55m$93–231Drive 439.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Dubuque439.3 mi
7h 31m$81–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
13h 11m$99–252Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)MHK - DBQ
11h 12m$121–502Train, bus via Naperville
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
14h 58m$112–290Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)MCI - DBQ
9h 5m$172–689
Topeka to Dubuque by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Dubuque is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Dubuque is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Kansas City, Des Moines and Davenport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Topeka and Dubuque is 499 miles. The road distance is 441.8 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $90 - $240.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Topeka to Dubuque, including transfers.
Topeka to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Dubuque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Dubuque is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Topeka to Dubuque.
There are 60+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Kansas City, Des Moines, and Davenport in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Dubuque Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Dubuque Regional Airport via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Dubuque Regional Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Dubuque Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–85
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $60–270
- Business Class
- $95–310
Train from Topeka Station to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $80–350
- Business Class
- $130–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
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
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
- Save Fare
- $53
- Flex Fare
- $69
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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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