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

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There are 11 ways to get from Louisville to Dubuque by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeSDF - DBQ
    5h 34m
    $116–588

  2. Drive 472.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Dubuquecar472.6 mi
    8h 15m
    $87–125

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    12h 23m
    $108–202

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    4. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    5. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    15h 13m
    $124–480

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeSDF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    9h 43m
    $120–524

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSDF - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    10h 14m
    $134–553

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeSDF - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus
    11h 30m
    $143–852

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSDF - 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
    10h 42m
    $300–708

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
    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
    12h 53m
    $116–193

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    16h 26m
    $108–360

  11. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuque, IAbus122
    16h 38m
    $103–454

Louisville to Dubuque by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Davenport in around 12h 23m.

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