Dubuque Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals
No matter where your group is headed from Dubuque — whether it's a weekend in Chicago, a road trip to Green Bay for a Packers game at Lambeau Field, a multi-day run to Nashville, or a school group heading to Wisconsin Dells — Busrentaldubuque.com makes finding long-distance group transportation fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Dubuque, Iowa in seconds. With full-size motorcoaches loaded with onboard restrooms, WiFi, reclining seats, and undercarriage luggage bays, your group rides comfortably every mile of the way.
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Long-Distance Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
With Busrentaldubuque.com, you'll never be stuck calling five different companies just to find one bus that's available for your dates. Because Dubuque sits at the tristate corner of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, your group's long-distance options run in every direction — east to Chicago and Galena, north to Madison and Milwaukee, west to Des Moines and Iowa City, south to St. Louis. Busrentaldubuque.com brings a large network of independently owned transportation companies together in one place, so you can compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing side by side without the runaround. Fill out one form, see your options in seconds, and choose the bus that fits your group and your budget.
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Compare Buses, Packages, and Prices for Long-Distance Transportation All in One Place!
Call 563-207-3080 or use the online quote tool to compare every bus type available through the network — from sprinter vans and 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller groups to full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches built for the long haul. Full-size charter buses come with reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs for a three-hour run to Chicago or a nine-hour overnight to Nashville. Compare pictures, packages, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Dubuque and the surrounding tristate region, all in one place, with 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 Buses From Dubuque to Chicago — Compare Rates for the Tristate's Most Popular Long-Distance Run
Busrentaldubuque.com can help your group make the most popular long-distance run from Dubuque — the roughly 180-mile trip east on US-20 to Chicago — without the headaches that come with a caravan of cars. Whether you're heading to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, a concert at the United Center, or a bachelorette weekend on the Magnificent Mile, one full-size motorcoach keeps your whole group together and handles the notorious Friday afternoon backup on I-90/I-94 (budget 45 to 90 extra minutes approaching Chicago between 3 and 7 PM). Compare 56-passenger charter buses with onboard restrooms, WiFi, and reclining seats through the network, and find the right bus for your Chicago trip in seconds.
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Green Bay, Milwaukee & Madison Group Bus Rentals From Dubuque
Use Busrentaldubuque.com to find long-distance buses for the most popular northern runs from Dubuque! Head northeast on US-151 to Madison for a Wisconsin Badgers game at Camp Randall Stadium (1440 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711), about 75 miles and roughly an hour and a half away. Continue on to Milwaukee — about 130 miles from Dubuque — for a Brewers game at American Family Field or a Bucks night at Fiserv Forum.
Or take US-151 north all the way to Green Bay, about 190 miles, for a Packers game at Lambeau Field (1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304). At Lambeau Field, your bus unloads at Shadow Lane and Frank Street, where a sidewalk leads across toward the stadium parking lot; that curb is not a post-game pickup zone because the immediate hour after the game is heavily congested. After unloading, your bus uses nearby PMI bus and RV parking instead of a Packers-operated 9-by-18-foot stall; PMI handles oversized-vehicle parking at 800-895-0071, and the Packers' official Lambeau Field gameday information carries the current drop-off and parking rules.
Compare full-size motorcoaches with onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays through the network, and find your bus in seconds!
Weekend Trips to Wisconsin Dells, Galena & Beyond — Instant Quotes Available Now
View instant online quotes for shorter overnight and weekend trips that Dubuque groups love! Wisconsin Dells is just about 120 miles northeast via US-151 — roughly two hours — making it a perfect school group or family reunion destination, with Great Wolf Lodge (1 Great Wolf Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965) right at the center of it. Galena, Illinois is even closer, just 15 miles east on US-20, with Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa (444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL 61036) and a walkable historic downtown that wine tour groups and church groups love.
Compare minibuses and full-size charter buses through the network for any of these trips, and see pricing in under 30 seconds — no account needed!
Des Moines, Iowa City & Ames Group Transportation From Dubuque
Busrentaldubuque.com is the easiest way to find buses for the long-distance runs heading west and south from Dubuque across Iowa. Iowa City and Kinnick Stadium (825 Stadium Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242) are about 75 miles south on US-61 — a quick run for Hawkeyes fan groups on game day. Des Moines is roughly 185 miles west on US-20, putting Wells Fargo Arena, the Iowa State Fair grounds, and the Iowa Cubs within reach for a day trip or a weekend.
Ames and Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011) add another 30 miles past Des Moines for Cyclones fans. Compare charter buses and minibuses through the network and find your bus in seconds. Call 563-207-3080 any time for a free quote!
Multi-Day Charter Buses to Nashville, St. Louis & Kansas City From Dubuque
Busrentaldubuque.com is here to make even the longest group trips from Dubuque easy to plan and book! Nashville is about 600 miles south — a nine-hour run that bachelorette groups and country music fans make every year. St. Louis is roughly 260 miles away, putting the Gateway Arch National Park (11 N 4th St, St. Louis, MO 63102), Busch Stadium, and the Enterprise Center within reach for a two-day trip.
Kansas City is about 400 miles, about six hours, for Arrowhead Stadium and the Country Club Plaza. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches in the network come with onboard restrooms, reclining seats, WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs for a multi-day run. Just mention your trip dates and overnight stops when you request your quote, and find your bus in seconds!
Book Long-Distance Transportation in Dubuque or Any City Nearby
With Busrentaldubuque.com, you're never limited to pickups in Dubuque city limits. The network of transportation companies serves the entire northeast Iowa region and the tristate area, so your group can be picked up from Dyersville, Galena, Platteville, Maquoketa, or anywhere across Dubuque County. Whether your trip starts at a hotel on John F. Kennedy Road, a school campus on Clarke Drive, or a corporate office near the John Deere Dubuque Works plant, Busrentaldubuque.com makes it easy to compare buses and rates for your exact pickup point.
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How Much Does Long-Distance 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 Long-Distance Transportation Services
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, destination, travel dates, and group size, and Busrentaldubuque.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Dubuque and the tristate region. You can compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing side by side in seconds — no account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling five companies. A free quote is also available any time by phone at 563-207-3080.
Fill out the 30-second online quote tool with your trip details. Once submitted, you'll land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available buses, vehicle photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving your route. Review your options, pick the bus that fits your group and your budget, and book right online — all in just minutes.
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Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. The closest commercial airports are Madison Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), both roughly 75 miles away and about an hour and fifteen minutes by bus. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is about 130 miles northeast, and Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is roughly 180 miles southeast — both popular for groups flying in and connecting to a charter bus in Dubuque.
If your group arrives on a seasonal charter flight at DBQ, the terminal address is 10800 Airport Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, and the airport currently supports seasonal Sun Country Airlines charter flights; see the official Dubuque Regional Airport charter flight information for the airport's current offering. Your bus can use that exact Airport Road address as the DBQ itinerary point, so a seasonal charter arrival has a clear place to meet your ride.
The drive from Dubuque to Chicago is roughly 180 miles via US-20 east to I-90 east, and takes about three hours off-peak. If your group is arriving on a Friday afternoon or evening, budget an additional 45 to 90 minutes for the notorious I-90/I-94 backup approaching Chicago between 3 and 7 PM. A full-size motorcoach with onboard restrooms and WiFi makes the drive comfortable for every passenger.
Overnight bus parking and driver hotel accommodations are not included in your quote and are arranged separately. When you request a quote for a multi-day trip — whether it's a Chicago weekend, a Nashville run, or a Branson church group trip — mention your overnight stops so quote-request help can factor them into your itinerary planning. It's always a good idea to budget for these costs on top of your bus rental.
Book three to six months out for most long-distance trips from Dubuque. For high-demand dates — Green Bay Packers home games at Lambeau Field, Summerfest in Milwaukee (late June through early July), Iowa State Fair in Des Moines (August), Chicago Cubs playoff runs, and Lollapalooza in late July — six months or more is the safer window. Waiting until the last minute means higher rates and fewer vehicles to choose from.
Yes! Multi-stop itineraries are common for long-distance runs from Dubuque. A Chicago trip might pick up in Dubuque, stop in Galena for a quick restroom break, and continue into the city.
A Wisconsin Dells school trip might add a stop in Madison. Just list your stops when you fill out the quote form, and the pricing you see will reflect your full route. Call 563-207-3080 any time to build a custom multi-stop itinerary.