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How to get fromAtlanta to Sterlingby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Sterling by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 51m
    $136–496

  2. Drive  739.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta to Sterlingcar car 739.6 mi
    13h 36m
    $127–183

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    20h 15m
    $185–291

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 19m
    $164–302

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 50m
    $132–416

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Sterling via Chicago Bus Station and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 20h 15m.

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