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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Plaines and Sterling Heights takes 14h 18m and the fastest bus takes 12h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Des Plaines to Sterling Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 18m
Duration
321 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Des Plaines to Sterling Heights bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Des Plaines and Sterling Heights. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Sterling Heights at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USADDotSoutheast Michigan SMART12h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USADDotSoutheast Michigan SMART12h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USADDotSoutheast Michigan SMART12h 15m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USADDotSoutheast Michigan SMART24h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USADDotSoutheast Michigan SMART12h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Pace BusGreyhound USAFlixbus USADDotSoutheast Michigan SMART12h 15m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Plaines to Sterling Heights? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Des Plaines to Sterling Heights.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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