The small terminal handles a limited number of domestic flights.
Gateway to Dubuque, Iowa, a historic city on the Mississippi River at the border with Illinois and Wisconsin.
How to get to Dubuque Regional Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to DBQ
Parking near Dubuque Regional Airport
Parking in multi-story structures near the terminal costs approximately 10-18 USD per day.
How to get to Dubuque from DBQ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Dubuque Regional Airport
Major car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
A driver's license, passport and credit card are sufficient; an IDP is not required for short stays if your license is in Latin characters.
Hotels near Dubuque Regional Airport
Historic downtown, Main Street
About 15 minutes by car from the airport; some hotels offer their own shuttle
Best for: For those who prefer the historic downtown on the Mississippi, within walking distance of restaurants and the river museum
- Historic downtown buildings, within walking distance of the Mississippi riverfront
- Some hotels offer a free airport shuttle
- Parking is often paid on the downtown streets
- Rooms fill up fast on weekends with events at the Five Flags Center
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Julien Dubuque A historic hotel dating to 1800 on the corner of 2nd and Main Street, with an indoor pool and an in-house restaurant. View availability
- Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG Connected to the Five Flags Center in the historic downtown, with a free local shuttle and an indoor pool. View availability
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown Full-kitchen suites on Washington Street, a few blocks from the historic downtown. View availability
Port of Dubuque
About 15 minutes by car from the airport, same as the historic downtown
Best for: Travelers with children who want the indoor water park just steps from the room
- Indoor water park open all year, convenient with children
- A few steps from the National Mississippi River Museum and the casino
- Higher rates on weekends due to water park crowds
- A less central area, you need a car for the rest of the historic downtown
Recommended hotels
West side, Route 20 and Kennedy Mall
20-25 minutes by car from the airport, longer than the historic downtown
Best for: Travelers driving who want simple hotels near the shops, away from downtown traffic
- A couple of steps from the Kennedy Mall shopping center and restaurants along Route 20
- The Best Western has a free airport shuttle
- The trip from the airport is longer than from the historic downtown
- A commercial area, not very suited to sightseeing on foot
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The number of domestic connections handled by this small terminal is limited.
The recommended buffer before boarding for flights is 2 hours.
Map of Dubuque Regional Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Dubuque at the border of three states?
Yes, located on the Mississippi River at the border of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Q. Do students ride The Jule for free?
Yes, college and middle/high school students with a valid school ID, for the 2026-27 year.
Q. How much does The Jule cost for adults?
1.50 USD per ride.
Q. What is Dubuque's bus network called?
The Jule.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights