There are 2 ways to get from Aurora to Sterling by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Sterling is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Sterling is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Aurora and Sterling is 162 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Sterling without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Aurora to Sterling, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Sterling is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Aurora to Sterling.
There are 10+ hotels available in Sterling.
What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Aurora to Sterling. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Dixon Reagan Transit Center, then take the taxi to Sterling. Alternatively, you can drive from Aurora to Sterling in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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