Dubuque Airport Transfer Charter Bus Rentals
Crossing state lines, connecting through Chicago, or flying into Cedar Rapids instead of Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — group airport travel in and around Dubuque rarely follows a straight line. Busrentaldubuque.com makes it easy! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Dubuque, Iowa and the surrounding tri-state region. No account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 563-207-3080.
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Airport Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
Through a large network of independently owned transportation companies, Busrentaldubuque.com gives you access to more bus options than any single operator ever could. Because Busrentaldubuque.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available. You fill out one form, and you instantly see different vehicles, different amenities, and different price points from a network of providers serving Dubuque and the entire region.
Whether your group needs a compact sprinter van for a small team heading to Dubuque Regional Airport (10800 Airport Road, Dubuque, IA 52003) or a full-size charter bus for a large group connecting through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666), the options are right here, ready to compare in seconds!
Compare Buses, Packages, and Prices for Airport Transportation All in One Place!
No matter what your airport run looks like, Busrentaldubuque.com helps you find the right bus for it! Sprinter vans work perfectly for small teams or executive groups heading to DBQ for a quick connection to Chicago. Minibuses seating 15 to 35 passengers are a great fit for mid-size groups flying into The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) about 80 miles west.
And when your whole group is arriving at O'Hare or Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207), a 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, onboard WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays handles every bag and every passenger in one trip. Compare them all in one place — no account required!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 563-207-3080 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Bus Shuttle Service Between Dubuque and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Busrentaldubuque.com lets you compare charter buses and minibuses for the most common long-haul airport run from Dubuque — the roughly 180-mile trip to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) via US-20 West to I-90 West. Because DBQ no longer offers scheduled commercial service to ORD, most groups with more flexible travel needs fly in and out of O'Hare directly. Charter bus pickup at ORD happens on the lower level Arrivals/Baggage Claim area in the designated commercial vehicle zones — Terminal 2 groups meet near Doors 2E and 2F, while Terminal 5 international arrivals use the Door 5E commercial zone.
Confirm your terminal with your airline before you land, gather your full group before calling the bus forward, and let the ride handle the rest of the trip home to Dubuque!
Shuttle Buses From Dubuque to Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
Finding a bus from Dubuque to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids is one of the smartest moves a group can make! At roughly 80 miles west via US-151, CID is the closest airport with a full range of airline options — American, Delta, United, Allegiant, Frontier, and Southwest all fly out of Cedar Rapids. That's a huge upgrade from DBQ's former connection to O'Hare. Busrentaldubuque.com helps you compare minibuses and charter buses for the approximately one-hour-and-fifteen-minute run, with luggage storage for checked bags and comfortable seating for the whole group.
Charter bus curbside pickup at CID is on the Arrivals level; contact the airport's ground transportation team at (319) 362-8336 to confirm your staging point ahead of arrival. One bus, one pickup, and no one scrambling for a rental car!
At CID, your bus can unload at the passenger-terminal curb, but charter-bus pickups use the commercial curb immediately east of the terminal beside the rental-car lot; the Eastern Iowa Airport ground transportation layout keeps those two movements separate. Your bus drops you at the terminal for departure and meets arriving passengers at the commercial curb for the ride home.
For a DBQ-to-CID flight connection, a regional shuttle picks you up at the Captain Robert L. Martin Terminal at DBQ and drops you at your airline ticket counter; on the return, you meet the shuttle at CID baggage claim for the ride back to Dubuque. That Dubuque Regional Airport-to-Eastern Iowa Airport shuttle gives you a direct alternative to splitting the group between rental cars.
Rather Than Splitting Up, Ride Together to Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)
Rather than sending your group to the airport in three separate cars, a charter bus or minibus to Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) keeps everyone on the same schedule. MLI sits about 90 miles south of Dubuque via US-61 South and the Iowa 32 Southwest Arterial — a route that moves well and takes roughly an hour and twenty minutes. Quad Cities serves American, Delta, United, Allegiant, and Frontier, giving your group solid options at a manageable distance.
Curbside charter bus pickup and drop-off is coordinated directly with the airport at (309) 764-9621. Busrentaldubuque.com helps you compare available buses and pricing for this route in under 30 seconds — fill out one form and see what's available for your dates!
Look to Busrentaldubuque.com for Madison and Milwaukee Airport Transfers From Dubuque
Look east across the state line and you'll find two more strong airport options for Dubuque-area groups. Madison Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is about 90 miles northeast via US-151 East — approximately an hour and twenty minutes — and serves American, Delta, United, Frontier, and Sun Country. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is roughly 160 miles away via US-151 East to I-94 East, about two and a half hours, and adds Southwest, Spirit, and Allegiant to the mix.
Charter bus pickup at MKE uses the Ground Transportation Center on the lower Arrivals level in the designated commercial vehicle zone. Busrentaldubuque.com helps you compare buses for either route — call 563-207-3080 for a quick quote anytime!
From Dubuque Regional Airport to Hotels, Campuses, and Corporate Sites
From the curb at Dubuque Regional Airport to a hotel at the Port of Dubuque, a corporate campus at IBM or John Deere Dubuque Works, or a residence hall at University of Dubuque, Clarke University, or Loras College — Busrentaldubuque.com helps you find the right size bus for the whole ride. DBQ's single-level terminal makes curbside pickup straightforward for small groups; a sprinter van or 15-passenger minibus is usually the right call for most DBQ arrivals. For groups flying in for Galena, Illinois tourism just 20 miles east on US-20, a minibus that continues across the state line is easy to arrange through the network.
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For the actual terminal curb, enter 10965 Aviation Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 in your route, not the airport's general 10800 Airport Road address; the official Dubuque Regional Airport terminal directions take you to the right arrival point.
Book Airport Transportation in Dubuque or Any City Nearby
We help you find airport transportation not just in Dubuque, but across the entire tri-state region! Busrentaldubuque.com connects you to a network of bus companies serving Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin — so wherever your group is departing from or arriving into, there's a bus ready for the route. Need a ride from Galena, Illinois to Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) (2200 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265)? Or a group shuttle from a hotel in East Dubuque to Madison Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) (4000 International Ln, Madison, WI 53704)?
You can find transportation for all of it right here, with instant online pricing and vehicle photos — no account needed. Call 563-207-3080 or use the online quote tool to get started!
How Much Does Airport Transportation in Dubuque Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 563-207-3080. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Dubuque Airport Transportation Services
You fill out one quick form with your trip details — pickup location, airport, date, and group size — and you instantly see vehicles and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Dubuque and the surrounding region. Busrentaldubuque.com is a quote-comparison and referral website, not a local operator, so you're comparing options from multiple independent transportation companies at once instead of calling each one individually. A free quote is also available by phone at 563-207-3080 any time!
Answer a few quick questions in the online quote tool — your pickup address, which airport, your travel date, and how many passengers — and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving your route through a national booking platform. Review the options side by side, choose the bus that fits your group and your budget, and book right online. No account required, and help is always available at 563-207-3080!
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) is the closest commercial airport, about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Dubuque. Dubuque currently has no scheduled commercial carrier or daily route to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Groups needing more airline options typically use Cedar Rapids (CID), about 80 miles west, or Quad Cities (MLI), about 90 miles south, both of which serve multiple major carriers.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids is the most popular alternative — it's roughly 80 miles west via US-151, about an hour and fifteen minutes, and serves American, Delta, United, Allegiant, Frontier, and Southwest. Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, Illinois is about 90 miles south via US-61 and the Iowa 32 Southwest Arterial and offers a similar range of carriers. Both are well within comfortable charter bus range from Dubuque.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 180 miles from Dubuque — about two and a half to three hours via US-20 West to I-90 West, depending on traffic near Rockford and the Chicago metro. Because DBQ no longer has a scheduled commercial route, many Dubuque-area travelers fly in and out of O'Hare. A charter bus handles the full trip in one comfortable ride, keeping the whole group together from pickup to terminal drop-off.
Charter bus pickup at O'Hare happens on the lower level Arrivals/Baggage Claim area in the designated commercial vehicle zones for each terminal. Terminal 2 groups (American Airlines) meet near Doors 2E and 2F; international arrivals at Terminal 5 use the Door 5E commercial zone. Have your full group together with all luggage before calling the bus forward — commercial vehicles stage off the active curb and pull in when your group is ready to board.
Check the official O'Hare ground transportation page before your trip to confirm current zone assignments.
No. The Jule Transit city bus system does not serve Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), and there is no scheduled public bus or rail connection to the terminal. Rental cars are available on-site, and taxi service operates in the area, but for groups of any size a private charter bus or minibus arranged through Busrentaldubuque.com is the most practical and comfortable option — especially for the longer runs to Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities, or Chicago O'Hare.
Yes! Galena, Illinois is only about 20 miles east of Dubuque on US-20, and the network of transportation companies serving the Dubuque region regularly handles cross-state pickup runs. Whether your group is staying in Galena for a weekend trip and needs a ride to DBQ, O'Hare, Quad Cities, or Madison, you can arrange it all through Busrentaldubuque.com.
Just include your Galena pickup address when you fill out the quote form, and you'll see available options for your exact route in seconds!